Teen Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Teen Permanency Supervisor within its Child Welfare Program. The position supports the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation by promoting child safety, stability, health, well-being, and reduced trauma for children and young adults. The supervisor leads staff and service delivery, applying Department and District policies while ensuring continuity of client services and compliance with program and legal requirements. The position is permanent, full-time, and classified as Management Service, Supervisory; it is not represented by a union. Work takes place in offices and community sites, with occasional travel and rare overnight travel. Hours may fluctuate with service needs, and the role includes a rotating on-call schedule and occasional evening and weekend work. The work involves sensitive issues such as trauma, abuse, substance use, and crises, and interactions with people who may have experienced trauma and struggle with emotional regulation.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: (1) a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience; (2) an unrelated bachelor’s degree, coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, and one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience; (3) an associate degree and three years of human-services-related experience, including one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; or (4) an associate degree, coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, and one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation and understand its role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Have leadership experience, such as direct supervision, project management, team leadership, or other leadership opportunities.
- Demonstrate effective collaboration and respectful working relationships with colleagues, internal and external resources, and other branch units.
- Have experience using data to inform practice.
- Understand basic principles and values of clinical supervision and trauma-informed coaching and mentoring, including reflective supervision, self-awareness, restorative accountability, and clear communication.
- Have experience monitoring and assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to prevent or minimize crises.
- Submit a cover letter explaining how you meet each essential attribute; writing skills and the cover letter's content and quality will be assessed.
- Provide detailed work and education history and clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in application materials.
- Have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- If selected as a finalist, pass the required criminal history and background checks, including FBI CJIS fingerprint-based criminal records clearance.
- Complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security I-9 form within three days of hire and be authorized to work in the United States; the agency uses E-Verify.
Responsibilities
- Supervise staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and resolution of complaints.
- Plan and implement service delivery strategies aligned with community needs and departmental resources.
- Interpret and apply Department of Human Services and District policies and procedures.
- Delegate personnel and resources, ensure continuity of client services, 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.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases until the top of the listed salary range is reached.
- 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
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
