What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Home Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1) position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
04/22/2025
Application Deadline:
05/07/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$4,833.00 - $7,407.00 USD Monthly
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Resource Home Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1)
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! Do you enjoy meeting interesting people and getting to know their stories? Imagine recruiting, identifying, assessing, and supporting resource families (resource, adoptive, and kinship families). If you're looking to make a difference in your community and this sounds interesting, this Resource Home Certifier role 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.As a Resource Home Certifier, you will:
- Recruit and engage resource parents, adoptive parents and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
- Develop and implement local recruitment & retention plans.
- Attend local outreach community activities to identify potential resource parents.
- Review and prepare family home studies for adoption and permanency committees, ensuring families are placement ready.
- Provide ongoing support and training to Resource and adoptive families, including facilitating mentorship and managing Placement Support Plans.
- Assess and monitor the safety and suitability of resource families, pre-adoptive families, and adoptive families managing documentation.
- Present training opportunities and coordinate annual training plans.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and court hearings to represent Child Welfare and maintain communication with partnerships.
- Per pursuant to ORS 419B.021, states that any position engaged in child protective investigations and/or custody determinations must meet the educational requirements. Experience alone will not meet the minimum qualifications for those positions. Degree must be completed, not in progress.
Interested in learning more? Here are some
testimonials
from current ODHS Workers.Minimum Qualifications
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
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.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage your time well.
- Demonstrated knowledge about trauma-informed care.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain language with minimal spelling and grammar issues.
- Experience giving verbal presentations that were well-received and understandable to the audience.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize self-care in order to maintain good mental health.
- Demonstrated ability to come up with innovative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated ability to be an active listener and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
Application instructions & requirements
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.
Working Conditions
Your work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.
- This position requires working a flexible schedule as a condition of employment with a normal workday of 8 hours, from Monday- Friday 8am to 5pm; however, working hours may be adjusted within a given week to provide planned services or crisis response. Occasional compensated overtime during evening and weekend work may be required.
- A valid driver’s license from the state in which they reside is required and must have an acceptable driving record as determined by the Background Check Unit.
- This position will be required to participate in an on-call draft and in a rotation for mandatory on call for the office.
- Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, and other case related activities.
- This position requires occasional overnight travel.
- You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
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.
- Per pursuant to ORS 419B.021, states that any position engaged in child protective investigations and/or custody determinations must meet the educational requirements. Experience alone will not meet the minimum qualifications for those positions. Degree must be completed, not in progress.
Benefits
- communities that promote shared learning.
ODHS Employee Resource Group
- 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 Sugei Hernandez. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-179200
- Email: Sugei.Hernandez@odhs.oregon.gov
Salary : $4,833 - $7,407
