We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.
Do you want the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in need of support? Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that support children, families and communities? Then, we want to hear from you!
This is a bilingual position and requires written and verbal duties to be performed in both English and Spanish. Job offer will be contingent upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position. This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.
Your duties at a glance
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.
As a Child Protective Services Worker, you will:
Protect children's safety and support families.
Engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers in a multitude of ways to achieve the safety and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families. All engagement will be conducted through a trauma-informed and antiracist lens.
Conduct child safety assessments of alleged child abuse or neglect to determine if a child has been or is at risk of being harmed.
Write professional reports that include CPS assessments and court reports.
Collaborate with community partners on a daily basis.
Balance the needs of the child and the family in conjunction with balancing legal requirements.
Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews to assess mental, physical, environmental, and social status of the caregiver.
Analyze interview information to determine appropriate child placement. All determinations are made in consideration of each family's unique circumstances.
Interested in learning more? Here are some testimonials from current ODHS Child Protective Services Workers.
As a Permanency Worker, you will:
Play a critical role in helping families achieve their goals while cohesively ensuring the safety of children.
Engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers in a multitude of ways to achieve the safety, permanency and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families. All engagement will be conducted through a trauma-informed and antiracist lens.
Develop and implement multifaceted strategies that build on family strengths and address areas of improvement.
Conduct home visits, write reports, attend court hearings, and problem-solve minor crises to major child safety issues.
Play an imperative role in balancing the needs of the child and the family in conjunction with legal requirements.
Have a unique opportunity to build rapport with families, understand their uniqueness, and learn more about how each family functions.
Interested in learning more? Here are some testimonials from current ODHS Permanency Workers.
What you need to qualify
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.
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.