Child Welfare Specialist — Protect & Empower Families

Oregon Inc; Hermiston (OR); In loco; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee Resource Groups

COLA adjustments

Annual salary increases

Benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

Oregon Department of Human Services seeks a Child Protective Services Worker to assess reports of abuse or neglect, conduct family interviews, and coordinate safety plans. You will document findings, gather collateral information, and arrange child welfare services.

The role involves court testimony, travel across offices, and working in diverse communities, with on-call rotations and potential overtime. A state benefits package is provided.

Competenze

• Degree completed before start.
• Driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field.
• Non-HS BA with 1 year HS experience or equivalent coursework.
• Associate degree with HS experience or related training/certification.

Mansioni

• Respond to referrals and determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred.
• Gather information through interviews with parents and children.
• Observe and analyze the safety of home environments.
• Gather collateral information from school personnel, doctors, therapists, and law enforcement officers.
• Fulfill documentation requirements and enter info into databases.
• Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.
• Present and testify in court.

Conoscenze

Verbal and written communication

Record keeping

Client needs assessment

Partnership development

Time management

Computer proficiency

Assess safety of children

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Bachelor's degree unrelated to Human Services + 1 year HS experience or equivalent

Associate degree + 2 years HS experience or 1 year + related training/certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Oregon Department of Human Services seeks a Child Protective Services Worker to assess reports of abuse or neglect, conduct family interviews, and coordinate safety plans. You will document findings, gather collateral information, and arrange child welfare services.

The role involves court testimony, travel across offices, and working in diverse communities, with on-call rotations and potential overtime. A state benefits package is provided.