Social Service Specialist 1

State of Oregon•Eugene, OR

4d•$5,298 - $8,121•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team and help us create lasting, positive transformations in the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable children and families. We are seeking a Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Service Specialist 1 to join our Child Welfare team in Eugene. The working hours for this position will be Sunday through Wednesday, 7am until 6pm. Join us as a CPS Worker and be the bridge that connects families, understanding their dynamics and making a lasting impact on those in need in Oregon! If you are looking to make a difference, this Child Protective Services (CPS) Worker position may be for you! Together, we can make a lasting impact! 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.

Requirements

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.
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and with a team.
Demonstrated ability to use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.
Experience utilizing time management, organization, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, thoroughly, and concisely, verbally and in writing, in a variety of settings.
Experience working well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds through a culturally competent lens.
Experience using computer skills for word processing and navigating different databases.
Degree must be completed, not in progress.
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 confirm that you have an actual degree (the actual graduation date is not required).
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Responsibilities

Responds to assigned referrals of alleged child abuse/neglect in which children are alleged to be unsafe.
Conduct child interviews
Conduct parent interviews
Gather collateral interviews including review of pertinent documents.
Make and document observations of the home environment.
Make determination whether abuse or neglect has occurred and take children into protection when appropriate.
Identify and develop services plan for individual client needs.
Arrange medical evaluation for the children involved in the assessment, in order to document and have record of relevant medical findings related to the CPS assessment.
Locate community programs/support groups and parenting classes
Arrange substitute care placement of children who are taken into care.
Attend court hearings (Permanency hearing, criminal charges and Juvenile court) related to CPS assessments.
Attend MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings related to CPS assessments
Completing referral information for assessment evaluations (Forensic, Mental and Behavioral).
Completing necessary court related information including petition work sheets, court reports, affidavits, etc.