Child Protective Services Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

Oregon Department of Human Services; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ERGs

COLA

Salary increases

Benefits package

PSLF program

Veterans’ preference

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a dynamic Child Welfare Supervisor 2 to lead The Dalles Child Welfare office. You will mentor staff, ensure policy compliance, and build strong partnerships with families and community partners to deliver high-quality services.

This is a permanent, full-time supervisory role focused on transforming child welfare outcomes and supporting staff development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with two years of lead work, supervision, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services with equivalent certification coursework and two years of lead/supervisory experience.
• An associate degree and three years of human services experience, with at least two years in lead work or supervision.
• Associate degree with certification coursework and two years of lead work or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff directly serving children and families.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to meet standards of quality, safety, and permanency.
• Maintain relationships with community partners, children, and families; make service decisions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Policy implementation

Trauma-informed

Data analysis

Communication

Coaching

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field with lead/supervisory experience

Bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services + equivalent coursework + lead experience

Associate degree + 3 years human services including lead/supervisory

Associate degree + coursework equivalent to certification + lead/supervisory

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/24/2026

Application Deadline: 10/08/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Salary Range: $6,199 - $9,603

Position Type: Employee Position Title: Child Protective Services Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

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.

We are seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families. Do you enjoy collaborating and helping to improve employee development and growth? Do you thrive in a role where you can mentor and support a team to uphold the values of the Oregon Department of Human Services while ensuring compliance with laws and policies?

We are seeking a Child Welfare Supervisor 2 to join The Dalles Child Welfare office.

Summary of Duties

You will serve in a leadership role working within the Child Welfare Program, and 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.

• Oversee staff members who directly serve children and families, ensuring that our mission is carried out with excellence.
• Play a crucial role in providing training, guidance, and support to ensure that our programs meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and permanency for children.
• Be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with community partners, children, and families, while also making critical decisions about the services provided to our clients.
• Lead personnel actions such as hiring, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions, while also providing ongoing coaching and support to your team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1) A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human services and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience.
• 2) A bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.
• 3) An associate degree and three years of human services related experience. two years (of the 3 years’ experience) must have included lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience.
• 4) An associate degree and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency and two years lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.

Essential Attributes

• Identifying and implementing Child Welfare policy, procedures and processes including the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners and individuals, with a commitment to anti-racism work and equitable practices.
• Applying a trauma-informed approach to decision-making, problem-solving, and providing recommendations related to child safety and placement.
• Managing high-pressure, fast-paced work environments while maintaining composure and providing reassurance to staff.
• Data analysis to inform practice improvements.
• Adapting communication styles for diverse audiences and conveying information clearly and precisely in both verbal and written forms.
• Being dedicated to the professional growth and development of others, including providing feedback, coaching, and clear explanations of decisions.

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. 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.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employment Preference Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Management Service, Supervisory position and is not represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.