ICWA Child Welfare Supervisor 2

State of Oregon•Street, MD

About The Position

We want you to join our team! Do you want the opportunity to proactively change how American Indian/Alaska Native children and families are served in the child welfare system? Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that support Tribes, children, families and communities? The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) District 2 (Multnomah County) is looking for 1 (one) permanent full-time supervisor for the Child Protective Services Unit of its Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) Program. Our ICWA Program includes 6 dedicated CPS workers, 9 dedicated permanency workers, 2 dedicated support staff, 1 dedicated Case Aid, 1 dedicated certifier and 1 dedicated family time coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is committed to the mission, vision, and values of ODHS Child Welfare in collaboratively serving Oregon Tribes, other federally recognized Tribes, tribal children, and families. If you are passionate about serving American Indian/ Alaska Native children and families this ICWA-Specific CPS Child Welfare Supervisor position in Portland may be for you! The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Summary of Duties As an employee working within the Child Welfare Program, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being. As an ICWA Child Protective Services Supervisor, you will: Supervise Child Welfare social service staff to ensure that the mission of the Department of Human Services is carried out by providing services directly to children and families in accordance with state and federal laws with a particular focus on the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) and ORICWA, the Oregon law that protects American Indian / Alaska Native Children. You will manage your teams’ Child Welfare safety practice and adherence to the Oregon Safety Model. You will coordinate client services, case planning and placement preferences with the Nine Tribes of Oregon, and other Tribal Nations across the United States while caring for their children. You will maintain cooperative working relationships with community partners and provide continuous review of programs and standards which affect the quality, safety and permanency of children's lives. While consulting with Tribal Nations, you will make decisions about the level and type of services provided to client families. The supervisor is responsible for personnel management, including interviewing, selection of new staff, staff promotions, recommendations for salary increases, reassignment, completing performance appraisals, responding to grievances, rewarding excellent performance and taking disciplinary actions when required.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human services and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience; OR A bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services; OR An associate degree and three years of human services related experience two years of which must have included lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR An associate degree and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency AND two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.
A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.
Please include detailed work and education history.
Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range.
If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Recent Child Protective Service Caseworker and Leadership Experience
Extensive knowledge and ability to apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act.
Experience supporting Tribal Sovereignty, respecting and upholding the inherent authority of Tribes to govern their own communities.
Experience communicating in a way that respects Tribal protocols, values and communication styles.
Experience engaging and working with Tribes, Urban Indian communities, community partners, and organizations; both in state as well as nationally.
Experience providing culturally responsive and Tribal Based Practices to holistically support AI/AN children and families.
Effective Prioritization and Accountability - Experience using time management, organization, and prioritization skills to track and complete tasks. Implement Organizational objectives to ensure the quantity and quality of work is achieved.
Crisis Management - Experience in applying crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques to de-escalate emotionally charged situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, families, and staff while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
Supervision - Experience managing teams, resources, and operations effectively to achieve organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

Supervise Child Welfare social service staff to ensure that the mission of the Department of Human Services is carried out by providing services directly to children and families in accordance with state and federal laws with a particular focus on the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) and ORICWA, the Oregon law that protects American Indian / Alaska Native Children.
Manage your teams’ Child Welfare safety practice and adherence to the Oregon Safety Model.
Coordinate client services, case planning and placement preferences with the Nine Tribes of Oregon, and other Tribal Nations across the United States while caring for their children.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with community partners and provide continuous review of programs and standards which affect the quality, safety and permanency of children's lives.
While consulting with Tribal Nations, you will make decisions about the level and type of services provided to client families.
The supervisor is responsible for personnel management, including interviewing, selection of new staff, staff promotions, recommendations for salary increases, reassignment, completing performance appraisals, responding to grievances, rewarding excellent performance and taking disciplinary actions when required.