Child Protective Services Worker

Initial Posting Date:

10/01/2025

Application Deadline:

10/16/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,833 - $7,407

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Child Protective Services Worker (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! Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Become a part of our dedicated team and be a part of something greater.

Lakeview, Oregon

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Summary of Duties

As a Child Protective Services Worker, you will:

• Protect children’s safety and support families by engaging with them, resource parents, and caregivers.

• Using a trauma-informed and equitable approach.

• Navigate the needs of the child and the family while balancing legal requirements.

• Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect, or harm. Additionally, address necessary care and needs levels of the children and families.

• Analyze collected information, determine appropriate child placement, consider each family’s unique circumstances.

• Create reports, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations in office, community, or legal settings.

Minimum Qualifications

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 navigating basic technology and computer software programs (such as Microsoft Suite).

• Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners and people.

• Experience writing clearly and precisely with minimum spelling and grammar issues.

• Experience or knowledge of crisis intervention or conflict resolution techniques.

• Experience using critical thinking and sound judgment to make decisions.

• Experience applying an equitable and trauma-informed approach.

• Experience using time management, prioritization and organization to meet deadlines.

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 application materials.

• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Please ensure that all education and experience you would like considered is included in your application materials.

• Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: 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

• Majority of your work will be conducted in the Lakeview ODHS Child Welfare office and community. You will have some opportunities for remote work, but this will need to be discussed with and approved by your manager. 

• Your typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).

• You will work a professional work week where the hours of work fluctuate on a daily and weekly basis to meet service needs. Occasional compensated overtime will be required, including evening and weekend work.

• You will be on a rotating on-call schedule (about one week per month). The rotating on-call schedule will include evening or weekend work. The on-call schedule is sent out in advance to support adequate planning.

• You will have frequent local travel. Occasional travel may be hours away.

• You will interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.

• You may encounter situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety of yourself and others. 

Background Checks and Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

• 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.

• Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check. 

• 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

Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.

Please include the job requisition number: REQ-178936.

• Recruiter: Amanda Alvarado.

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone (call or text): 541-709-8695.