Generalist Caseworker – CPS & Permanency Workers – Social Service Specialist 1

Generalist Caseworker – CPS & Permanency Workers – Social Service Specialist 1

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.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.
• Experience utilizing time management, organization, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, thoroughly, and concisely, verbally and in writing, in a variety of settings.
• Experience working well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds through a culturally competent lens.
• Experience using computer skills for word processing and navigating different databases.

Responsibilities

• Responds to assigned referrals of alleged child abuse/neglect in which children are alleged to be unsafe.
• Conduct child interviews, parent interviews, and gather collateral interviews including review of pertinent documents.
• Make and document observations of the home environment.
• Make determination whether abuse or neglect has occurred and take children into protection when appropriate.
• Identify and develop services plan for individual client needs.
• Arrange medical evaluation for the children involved in the assessment.
• Locate community programs/support groups and parenting classes.
• Arrange substitute care placement of children who are taken into care.
• Attend court hearings related to CPS assessments.
• Attend MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings related to CPS assessments.
• Completing referral information for assessment evaluations (Forensic, Mental and Behavioral).
• Completing necessary court related information including petition work sheets, court reports, affidavits, etc.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of the child by maintaining ongoing contact with the child per department policy and procedures.
• Facilitates visitation of children in care with parents and other significant family members.
• Provides case management services through referrals and regular contact with service providers for parents of children.
• Develops a case plan for all legal parents utilizing evaluation information.
• Works closely with the parents and schools to assess the child’s achievement of appropriate academic goals.
• Provides direction and support to families in appropriately meeting the individual needs of their children.
• Reviews each case record received for completeness.
• Complete regular documentation requirements of OAR, policy, and procedure.
• Attends Court hearings, makes case presentations, prepares concise and comprehensive Court reports, testifies, and makes recommendations to Court when requested.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.