Child Protective Services Worker – Social Service Specialist 1
| Company | Oregon State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Beaverton, OR, USA |
| Salary | $4536 – $6952 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- You play a crucial part in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
- You engage with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers in various ways to promote safety, permanency, and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families.
- Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect, or harm. You will also address necessary care and needs levels of the children and families.
- You develop and implement multi-level strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas for improvement.
- Analyzing collected information, you will determine appropriate child placement, considering each family’s unique circumstances.
- You will create reports, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations in office, community, or legal settings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners, agency staff, clients, and impacted communities.
- Experience prioritizing work while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience engaging with children and families under time-sensitive and challenging circumstances, to gather information and make informed decisions.
- Experience writing reports, such as case plans, court reports and investigative reports that include conclusions and recommended action.
- Experience defining and explaining complex rules and guidelines in a variety of settings.
- Experience inputting and retrieve data efficiently and effectively.