Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1), Underfill opportunity
Core
Respond to referrals to determine child abuse or neglect, conduct safety assessments, gather information through interviews, observe home environments, arrange substitute care, and testify in court for Oregon's vulnerable children and families.
Role type
Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Builds
Child safety assessments, case plans, court reports, and substitute care placements
Domain
Public sector / Child Welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child safety assessment, investigative interviewing, home environment observation, report writing, court testimony, crisis intervention, partnership building
Preferred skills
Experience in social work or child welfare, critical thinking in high-pressure situations
Technologies
Case management databases
Responsibilities
Respond to abuse/neglect referrals, interview parents and children, observe home safety, gather collateral info from schools/doctors/police, arrange medical evaluations and substitute care, present and testify in court
Seniority
Entry-level to Senior (underfill path to Specialist 1 within 2 years)