Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Core
Conduct child safety assessments, investigate allegations of abuse or neglect, and develop service plans to ensure the safety and well-being of Oregon's children and families.
Role type
Entry-level Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Builds
Safety plans, court reports, affidavits, and case documentation for vulnerable children and families.
Domain
Public sector social services / Child welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Interviewing children and families, conducting home observations, writing clear and thorough reports, prioritizing tasks, using Microsoft Word and Excel, working with diverse populations, driving in various conditions
Preferred skills
Experience in a helping profession (teaching, law enforcement, medical care, domestic violence advocacy, CASA), cultural competence, trauma-informed perspective
Responsibilities
Respond to referrals of alleged abuse or neglect, conduct comprehensive safety assessments, implement protective actions or safety plans, arrange placements, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and court hearings, maintain case documentation
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC