Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
$59,448–$91,104 year
On-site · Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers to ensure safety and optimal outcomes; respond to referrals, interview children and families, observe home environments, conduct safety assessments, and determine abuse/neglect with protective action when needed; develop service plans, arrange medical evaluations and placements, connect families with services, and create case reports, safety plans, and court-reported documentation; collaborate with internal and external partners, and communicate with diverse populations; role involves trauma-informed approaches, travel, and on-call rotations, with a Monday–Friday on-site schedule in Klamath Falls, OR.
Required Qualifications
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a field related to human services; 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.
- Degree must be completed, not in progress.
Additional Requirements
- 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. E-Verify will be used to confirm authorization.
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