Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Core
Ensure the safety and well-being of Oregon's children by investigating abuse or neglect cases, creating safety plans, and connecting families with resources.
Role type
Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Builds
Safety and service plans for at-risk families
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
conducting interviews and investigations, producing detailed reports, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, behavior management, communicating complex legal information, organizing work and managing time
Preferred skills
experience with individuals experiencing trauma, quick decision-making in safety situations, physical assistance with children
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Gather information through interviews and home observations to evaluate safety and risk; Create safety and service plans; Prepare accurate case documentation; Engage in child-safety meetings and collaborate with partners; Testify in court hearings
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC