State of Oregon
Teen Permanency Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
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Job Description
- Req#: REQ-162316
Safety & Wellbeing: You play a crucial role in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring the safety and well-being of teens and young adults.
Engagement: You engage with teens, young adults, families, resource parents, and caregivers in various ways to promote safety, permanency, and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families.
Strategies: You develop and implement multi-level strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas for improvement.
Responsibilities: Your tasks include conducting home visits, writing reports, attending court hearings, and problem-solving minor crises to major safety issues
Balancing Act: You balance the needs of the teens, young adults, and the family in compliance with legal requirements.
Opportunities: You will have the unique opportunity to work alongside at-risk youth populations, building rapport with families, understanding their uniqueness, and learning about each family’s dynamics.
A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human service, 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.
Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners, agency staff, clients, and impacted communities.
Experience preparing and writing detailed narrative documentation of activities related to individual client cases with minimal spelling or grammar issues.
Experience working with diverse populations. Experience adopting trauma-informed practices that consider individual needs, safety, trust-building, and cultural sensitivity.
Experienced in effective communication with individuals via telephone, and in face-to-face interactions.
Proficient in navigating technology, inputting, and retrieving data, and using various computer systems or databases.
Experience providing services and resources to children and families in social services settings.
Your work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.
Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, and other case related activities.
Employee will work a professional work week; hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.
Employee will be on a rotating on-call schedule. The rotating on-call schedule will include evening or weekend work.
You will interact with a diverse range of individuals, including those who have experienced trauma and may struggle with emotional regulation. This position may involve handling stressful situations that demand rapid decision-making skills.
If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
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. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.
ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
The recruiter for this position is Amanda Alvarado. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-162316.
Email: AMANDA.K.ALVARADO@odhs.oregon.gov
Phone (call or text): 541-709-8695
Initial Posting Date:
08/05/2024Application Deadline:
08/20/2024Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
4536.00-6952.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Teen Permanency Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity awaits! Imagine having an opportunity to build rapport with families, understand their uniqueness, and learn about how each family functions. As a Permanency Worker, you will have an opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregonians in need of support and resources. If you are looking to make a difference, this Teen Permanency Worker position may be for you!
Summary of Duties
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 Teen Permanency Worker, you will:
Minimum Qualifications
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
Essential Attributes
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Oregon (/ˈɒrɡən/ ORR--gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States.
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