Permanency Caseworker – Social Service Specialist 1
| Company | Oregon State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairview, OR, USA |
| Salary | $4833 – $7407 |
| 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
- Play a crucial part in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
- Engage and build rapport with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers to foster safety, permanency, and positive outcomes for Oregon’s families.
- Design and implement strategies that capitalize on family strengths and address areas needing improvement.
- Conduct home visits, perform risk and safety assessments, attend court hearings, and collaborate with families to create and execute comprehensive case plans.
- Navigate legal requirements to balance the needs of children and families effectively.
- Deliver culturally appropriate services that honor diversity in culture, language, national origin, socioeconomic status, race, age, disability, developmental stage, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other aspects of diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing services and resources to children and families while working or volunteering in a social services-related field.
- Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, time management, and organization.
- Experience working with diverse populations, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity.
- Experience navigating and learning technology and various computer systems.
- Knowledge of disproportionality in communities and experience committing to conducting work in an equitable, anti-racist, accessible, and trauma-informed manner.
- Experience formulating documents or reports that include a conclusion and recommended action (examples: case plans, court reports, investigative reports), and demonstrated experience writing clearly and concisely with minimal spelling or grammar issues.