Job Details

Essential attributes 

We are looking for candidates with:  

•  Knowledge or experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution techniques, or behavior management techniques. 
• Experience or knowledge of conducting investigations and/or formal reviews to assess compliance with standards, policies, regulations, or laws. 
• Experience using plain language to define and explain complex rules and guidelines. 
• Experience collecting and writing professional documents or reports that include a conclusion and recommended action.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners and/or organizations. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with families under challenging and time-sensitive circumstances. 
• Experience working with diverse communities. 
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and antiracism. 

 Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.   

Your Duties at a glance

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:  

• Investigate reports of safety concerns for Oregon's children and families. This includes conducting child safety assessments of alleged child abuse or neglect, evaluating whether a child has been or is currently at risk of being harmed and, if needed, determining appropriate services to ensure child safety.  
• Engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers in a multitude of ways to achieve the safety and optimal outcomes for Oregon`s children and families. All engagement will be conducted through a trauma-informed and antiracist lens.  
• Conduct child safety assessments of alleged child abuse or neglect to determine if a child has been or is at risk of being harmed. ​ 
• Balance the needs of the child and the family in conjunction with balancing legal requirements.  
• Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews to assess mental, physical, environmental, and social status of the caregiver.  
• Analyze interview information to determine appropriate child placement. All determinations are made in consideration of each family's unique circumstances.  
• 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.  

To apply visit:  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Medford--DHS--Royal-Court/Child-Protective-Services-Worker--Social-Service-Specialist-1-_REQ-162223