Teen Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

State of Oregon•Gresham, OR

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Teen Permanency Supervisor within its Child Welfare Program. The role supports the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation, working to help children and young adults be safer, healthier, experience less trauma, and achieve greater well-being. The supervisor leads staff and service delivery while ensuring effective, timely, and compliant casework practices. 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 other community sites, with occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and case-related activities. The professional work week may fluctuate according to service needs, and occasional evening or weekend hours are required, including participation in a rotating on-call/after-hours schedule. Rare overnight travel may be required. The role involves sensitive issues related to trauma, abuse, substance use, and crises, and interaction with people who may have experienced trauma or struggle with emotional regulation.

Requirements

Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, plus one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience; a bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services, coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, and one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience; an associate degree and three years of human-services-related experience, including one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; or 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 leadership experience through direct supervision, project management, team leadership, or other leadership opportunities.
Work effectively with colleagues, leverage internal and external resources, and collaborate respectfully with other branch units.
Use 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.
Monitor and assess potential risks and vulnerabilities and implement proactive measures to prevent or minimize the impact of crises.
Submit a cover letter explaining how each essential attribute is met; the cover letter will be assessed for content and writing quality.
Provide detailed work and education history in application materials.
Have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
If selected as a finalist, pass required criminal history and background checks, including an FBI CJIS fingerprint-based criminal records check.
Be authorized to work in the United States; the agency does not offer visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation and understanding of its role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and resolving 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.