Job Description

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 us in making a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Become a part of our dedicated team and be a part of something greater. As a Child Protective Services Worker, you will: Protect children’s safety and support families by engaging with them, resource parents, and caregivers using a trauma-informed and equitable approach. Navigate the needs of the child and the family while balancing legal requirements. Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect, or harm. Additionally, address necessary care and needs levels of the children and families. Analyze collected information, determine appropriate child placement, consider each family’s unique circumstances. Create reports, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations in office, community, or legal settings. Minimum Qualifications: 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. Essential Attributes: Experience navigating basic technology and computer software programs (such as Microsoft Suite). Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners and people. Experience writing clearly and precisely with minimum spelling and grammar issues. Experience or knowledge of crisis intervention or conflict resolution techniques. Experience using critical thinking and sound judgment to make decisions. Experience applying an equitable and trauma-informed approach. Experience using time management, prioritization and organization to meet deadlines. Working Conditions: Majority of your work will be conducted in the Lakeview ODHS Child Welfare office and community. You will have some opportunities for remote work, but this will need to be discussed with and approved by your manager. Your typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). You will work a professional work week where the hours of work fluctuate on a daily and weekly basis to meet service needs. Occasional compensated overtime will be required, including evening and weekend work. You will be on a rotating on-call schedule (about one week per month). The rotating on-call schedule will include evening or weekend work. The on-call schedule is sent out in advance to support adequate planning. You will have frequent local travel. Occasional travel may be hours away. You will interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions. You may encounter situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety of yourself and others. Background Checks and Requirements: A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position. If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check. The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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