What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Part Time position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
04/29/2025
Application Deadline:
05/14/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$27.88 - $42.73 USD Hourly
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Part Time
Job Description:
The
Oregon Department of Human Services
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star
and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture
that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity awaits! Imagine a role where you engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers to achieve safety and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families. Imagine yourself conducting child safety assessments through an equity and culturally relevant lens. Ensuring the safety of children is our top priority. Our CPS workers collaborate with various agencies and community partners to thoroughly assess reports of abuse or neglect. Our dedicated CPS workers respond to reports of abuse or neglect, working closely with law enforcement, medical professionals, and other agencies to ensure the well-being of children.
This is a part-time position scheduled to work 20 hours per week.
The prorated monthly salary range is $27.88 - $$42.73 (the salary range listed above on the job announcement is for a full-time position).
Part-time employees are eligible for benefits at a prorated rate.
If you're looking to make a difference and this sounds intriguing, this Child Protective Service Worker (CPS) position may be for you!
Summary of Duties
As an employee working within the
Child Welfare Program
, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation
that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.
A Child Protective Services Worker’s duties include:
- Safety and Support: Protect children’s safety and support families by engaging with them, resource parents, and caregivers. Using a trauma-informed and antiracist approach.
- A Balancing Act: Navigate the needs of the child and the family while balancing legal requirements.
- Assessment and Interviews: 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.
- Decision-Making: Analyzing collected information, you will determine appropriate child placement, considering each family’s unique circumstances.
- Communication: You will create reports, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations in office, community, or legal settings.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience providing services and resources to children and families while working or volunteering in a social services-related field.
- Experience conducting 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.
- Experience writing documents or reports that include a conclusion and recommended action (examples: case plans, court reports, investigative reports).
- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and utilize critical thinking skills in high pressure situations and defuse confrontational situations.
Your work history profile and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.
- Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
- If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view thisapplication instructional video.
- After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
- Malheur County Residents: Applicants who primarily reside in Malheur County may choose to receive 5% preference. If the selected final candidate was awarded Malheur County preference points, they must reside in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following their start date. Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County for five consecutive years shall be considered a voluntary termination of employment. Malheur County residence preference is given in addition to any awarded Veteran’s preference points.
Working Conditions
- This is an in-person position.
- Your responsibilities will take you to various locations, including office spaces, participants' homes, and other community sites.
- Work Schedule: This is a Part-Time position with working 20 hours.
- however, working hours may be adjusted within a given week, to provide planned services. Occasional compensated overtime during evening, overnight or weekend hours may be required.
- Employee will be on a rotating on-call schedule. The rotating on-call schedule will include evening or weekend work.
- Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, and other case related activities.
- This position requires occasional overnight travel. Some travel may be in hazardous weather conditions.
- You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
- This work requires a valid Drivers License from the state in which the employee resides. Work requires ability to prioritize work related to child safety and respond quickly to emergent situations.
- This position requires frequent activity including, climbing stairs, walking on uneven terrain, assisting children into and out of car seats, this may include lifting, up to 40 pounds.
Background Checks and Requirements
- If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification.Additional background check information.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.
- A valid driver license and acceptable driving record are necessary for this position.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Groupcommunities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazingbenefits package.
- Possible eligibility for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
- Veterans’ preference information.
- How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
General Information
- This is a permanent, part-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.
- The recruiter for this position is Sugei Hernandez. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-179224
- Email: Sugei.Hernandez@odhs.oregon.gov
- Phone (call or text): 971-375-8675
Salary : $28 - $43
