Child Protective Services Worker

This is an in-person position where work is conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.

Opportunity awaits! Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers to achieve safety and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families. Imagine conducting child safety assessments through an equity and culturally relevant lens. If you're looking to make a difference, this position may be for you!

Summary of Duties

As a Child Protective Services Worker, you will:

Safety and Support: Protect children’s safety and support families by engaging with them, resource parents, and caregivers. Using a trauma-informed and antiracist approach.

A Balancing Act: Navigate the needs of the child and the family while balancing legal requirements.

Assessment and Interviews: 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.

Decision-Making: Analyze collected information, determine appropriate child placement, consider each family’s unique circumstances.

Communication: 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.

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.