Child Protective Services – Social Service Specialist 1
| Company | Oregon State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Lostine, OR, USA |
| Salary | $4833 – $7407 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
- 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.
- Degree must be completed, not in progress. Experience alone will not meet the minimum qualifications for those positions.
Responsibilities
- Respond to referrals and determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred.
- Gather information through interviews with parents and children.
- Observe and analyze the safety of home environments.
- Gather collateral information from school personnel, doctors, therapists, and law enforcement officers.
- Fulfill documentation requirements and enter info into databases.
- Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.
- Present and testify in court.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience to be self-motivated and manage your time well.
- Demonstrated knowledge about trauma-informed care.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain language with minimal spelling and grammar issues.
- Experience giving verbal presentations that were well-received and understandable to the audience.
- Demonstrated experience to prioritize self-care in order to maintain good mental health.
- Demonstrated experience to come up with innovative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated experience to be an active listener and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.