Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

State of Oregon • Gresham, OR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Opportunity awaits! Are you ready to lead the way in Child Welfare services? Are you prepared to handle the responsibilities and challenges that come with being a supervisor, such as managing conflicts, setting goals, and providing feedback to your team members? Are you committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, where all team members feel valued, respected, and motivated to succeed? If so, join us in supervising social service staff to ensure the safety and permanency of children's lives. Make impactful decisions and create a positive change in the community. 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. We are seeking a Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2) to join our Gresham team.

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 valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and managing a case load or case plan related to safety practice models.
• Experience implementing organizational objectives and ensuring that the necessary quantity and quality of work is achieved.
• Experience supervising and managing a work unit including hiring, training employees, assigning, and reviewing work, providing employees with feedback on their performance, providing oversight of operations, and managing staff performance.
• Experience with project management and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful, facilitates the development of teams and is a professional model of leadership for staff.
• Experience developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with partners and community members and maintain them over time.
• Experience supervising a program or policy area that serves vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Engage and supervise staff by planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating activities related to ODHS and Child Welfare.
• Ensure staff adhere to good social work practices, state and federal laws, and department policies.
• Continuously review programs and standards affecting quality, safety, and permanency of children's lives.
• Provide general training, orientation, mentoring, and consultations to staff.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, community partners, children, and families.
• Make informed decisions regarding the level and type of services provided to client families.
• Review and approve work.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager