Child Protective Services (CPS) (Social Service Specialist 1) 2 Position - DALLAS

Initial Posting Date

04/18/2025

Application Deadline

05/04/2025

Agency

Department of Human Services

Salary Range

$4,833.00 - $7,407.00

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Child Protective Services (CPS) (Social Service Specialist 1) 2 Position - DALLAS

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! Ready to turn your passion for safeguarding children and strengthening families into a rewarding career? Look no further! The Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program is seeking compassionate individuals to join our Child Protective Services team as a Social Services Specialist 1 and help us create lasting, positive transformations in the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable children and families. Two positions are available. 

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 Child Protective Services Worker, You Will

• Safety & Wellbeing: You play a crucial part in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
• Engagement: You engage with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers in various ways to promote safety, permanency, and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families.
• 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.
• Strategies: You develop and implement multi-level strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas for improvement.
• 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 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:

• Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners, agency staff, clients, and impacted communities.
• Experience prioritizing work while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience engaging with children and families under time-sensitive and challenging circumstances, to gather information and make informed decisions.
• Experience writing reports, such as case plans, court reports and investigative reports that include conclusions and recommended action.
• Experience defining and explaining complex rules and guidelines in a variety of settings.
• Experience inputting and retrieve data efficiently and effectively.
  
  

Application Instructions & Requirements

Your work history profile, cover letter, 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.

• A cover letter is required. Attach a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications, requirements, and essential attributes 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 this application 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

The duties in this position include work with challenging and sometimes hostile clients and working with law enforcement in sometimes unsafe and unsanitary home environments. This position requires a valid Drivers License from the state in which the employee resides. This work requires the ability to prioritize work related to child safety and responding quickly to emergent situations. This position requires working a flexible schedule as a condition of employment with a normal workday of 8 hours, from 8 am to 5 pm. However, working hours may be adjusted within a given week, to provide planned services. Occasionally, compensated overtime during evenings, overnight or weekend hours may be required.

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.
  
  

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’ 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 Greg Azure. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-179143.
• Email: gregory.p.azure@odhs.oregon.gov
• Phone (call or text): 503-509-6443