Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

State of Oregon•Baker City, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2) to join their Baker City team. This role involves supervising social service staff to ensure the safety and permanency of children's lives, making impactful decisions, and creating positive change in the community. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families, contributing to the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation. The department emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from historically underrepresented groups.

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.
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.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

Cover Letter is REQUIRED. If you do not attach one, you will not move on in the recruitment process.
Please address how you meet the minimum qualifications and the essential attributes listed above.
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.
If applicable, please clearly indicate if a degree has been completed when providing education history.
Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

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.