Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2) (Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred)

State of Oregon•Oregon City, OR

8d•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! Join our team as a Permanency Supervisor and play a vital role in ensuring child safety and stability. We're seeking experienced professionals to lead our efforts in transforming lives and supporting communities. You do not need to be bilingual to apply or be considered for this position. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply! We serve diverse communities and recognize the importance of serving people in their preferred language. 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 a Permanency Supervisor, you will: Supervise staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and resolving complaints. Plan and implement service delivery strategies that align with community needs and departmental resources. Interpret and apply policies and procedures from the Department of Human Services and the District. Delegate personnel and resources, ensure client service continuity, and address client grievances. Ensure compliance with program standards, administrative rules, and legal requirements through case and workload reviews. Monitor and analyze client needs and service delivery to maintain effective and timely casework practices. Provide consultation and training to staff, review service agreements, and liaise with community agencies and Central Office staff.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English
A commitment to embracing the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation and an understanding of how this vision plays a role in moving the organization forward to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated experience working well with colleagues, leverage internal and external resources, and work collaboratively and respectfully with other branch units.
Experience using data to inform practice while implementing organizational objectives and ensuring the necessary quantity and quality of work is achieved.
An understanding of the basic principles and values of clinical supervision and trauma-informed coaching and mentoring. This includes reflective supervision, self-awareness, restorative accountability, and clear communication.
Experience monitoring and assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities, to implement proactive measures to prevent or minimize the impact of crises.
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 creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful, facilitates the development of teams and is a professional model of leadership for staff.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and resolving complaints.
Plan and implement service delivery strategies that align with community needs and departmental resources.
Interpret and apply policies and procedures from the Department of Human Services and the District.
Delegate personnel and resources, ensure client service continuity, and address client grievances.
Ensure compliance with program standards, administrative rules, and legal requirements through case and workload reviews.
Monitor and analyze client needs and service delivery to maintain effective and timely casework practices.
Provide consultation and training to staff, review service agreements, and liaise with community agencies and Central Office staff.