Child Protective Services Worker – Social Service Specialist 1
| Company | Oregon State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Flook Lake Rd, Oregon, USA |
| Salary | $4833 – $7407 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a field related to human service.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.