What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Team Lead (Social Service Specialist 2) position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
02/20/2025
Application Deadline:
03/09/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$5,325 - $8,148
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Recovery Support Team Lead (Social Service Specialist 2)
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! Become a champion for families affected by substance use disorder! As a Recovery Support Team Lead, you'll guide and mentor staff, collaborate with community partners, and make lasting impacts. This is your chance to contribute to a healthier, stronger community. Apply today!
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.
As a Recovery Support Team Lead, you will:
- Collaborate with Tribes, Native communities, community partners, caseworkers, and providers to remove barriers for parents needing treatment and recovery resources.
- Process referrals, engage with parents, offer recovery services, and attend court hearings as needed.
- Use motivational techniques to support parents with substance use disorders.
- Create communication processes and support systems for parents after treatment to promote family well-being.
- Ensure culturally appropriate services are provided and offered based on each family’s diverse needs.
- Provide trainings on substance use disorders and their impact on child safety and families.
- Identify resources and trends to support families in the child welfare system and promote recovery.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field AND
- One year experience with responsibility for child welfare case management (i.e., managing a caseload that involved case planning, placement decisions, child protection issues, or treatment interventions); OR
- A bachelor's degree in any field AND
- Two years of experience managing a child welfare caseload that involved case planning, placement decisions, child protection issues, or treatment interventions. Or
- An associate degree in any field; and
- Three years of experience managing a child welfare caseload that involved case planning, placement decisions, child protection issues, or treatment interventions.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience engaging and collaborating with Tribal communities, community partners, providers, and other organizations.
- Experience collaborating with others, exchanging ideas and resources, and working together to achieve successful outcomes.
- Knowledge of substance use disorders and their impacts.
- Understanding of the Oregon Safety Model.
- Experience conducting research to develop and present trainings.
- Experience with conflict resolution including to navigating difficult conversations with honesty, transparency, and empathy.
Attention all candidates!
- Application materials are screened for minimum qualifications and essential attributes to determine if you advance in the selection process. Clearly describe how you meet these requirements in your materials, including providing detailed work and education history.
- Note: “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.”
Working Conditions
- Employee’s work schedule will be Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm PT; hours may fluctuate based on service needs.
- Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.
- Occasional travel is required for meetings, trainings and conduct case related activities.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- In this role, you will handle sensitive issues related to trauma, abuse, substance use, and crises.
- You will interact with a diverse range of individuals, including those who have experienced trauma and may struggle with emotional regulation.
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’s license and acceptable driving record are required 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, full-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 Amanda Alvarado. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-174920.
- Email: AMANDA.K.ALVARADO@odhs.oregon.gov
- Phone (call or text): 541-709-8695.
