Social Service Specialist 1 - Child Protective Services Worker (CPS)
State of Oregon•Portland, OR
•$4,954 - $7,592•Hybrid
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking two Social Service Specialist 1-Child Protective Services Workers (CPS) to join their team at the Alberta office in NE Portland. This role is within the Child Welfare Program and aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families, supporting the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation to ensure children and young adults are safer, healthier, experience less trauma, and achieve greater well-being.
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 service, or; A bachelor’s degree unrelated to Human Services and either: One year of Human Services related experience, or; Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, or; An associate degree and either: Two years of Human Services related experience, or; One year of Human Services related experience and related training, coursework or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
- Degree must be completed, not in progress.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must pass a criminal history and background check.
- Must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners, agency staff, clients, and impacted communities.
- Experience in preparing detailed narrative documentation and individual client cases, including case activities, client interactions, and other pertinent observations.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Experience adopting trauma-informed practices that consider individual needs, safety, trust-building, and cultural sensitivity.
- Experience in effective communication with individuals via telephone and face-to-face interactions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in navigating technology, inputting, and retrieving data, and using various computer systems or databases.
- Experience providing services and resources to children and families in social services settings.
- Experience with case management which includes assessing individual needs, developing and implementing personalized action plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with various service providers to ensure comprehensive support.
Responsibilities
- Respond to referrals and determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred.
- Gather information through interviews with parents and children.
- Observe and analyze the safety of home environments.
- Gather collateral information from school personnel, doctors, therapists, and law enforcement officers.
- Fulfill documentation requirements and enter info into databases.
- Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.
- Present and testify in court.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
