Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)

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The city of North Bend is located along the beautiful southern Oregon coast. North Bend is home to the towering 500-foot sand dunes of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, historic McCullough Memorial Bridge, beautiful Horsfall Beach and plenty of quaint shops, antique stores and restaurants. Adventures of all kinds await in North Bend! 

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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 Child Protective Services Worker, you will: 

• Respond to referrals of alleged abuse or neglect by interviewing children, parents, and collateral contacts and observing home environments to assess child safety.

• Conduct comprehensive safety assessments, determine whether abuse or neglect has occurred, and implement protective actions or safety plans when children cannot remain safely in their homes.

• Develop service plans that address the unique needs of children and families, and connect them with community resources, medical evaluations, and supportive programs.

• Arrange placements when necessary and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, court hearings, and other collaborative activities to support accurate assessment, planning, and decision‑making.

• Maintain clear, thorough documentation including court reports, affidavits, referrals, safety plans, and case notes—and communicate effectively with diverse families, partners, and stakeholders.

Interested in learning more? Here are some testimonials from current ODHS Workers and an informational session regarding these positions: https://youtu.be/DghnA4oDx_Q

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 service,

• 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

• 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. 

We are looking for candidates with: 

• Experience working both independently and with a team. 

• Experience utilizing time management, organization, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines. 

• Demonstrated experience writing clearly, thoroughly, and concisely with minimal spelling or grammar issues. 

• Experience working well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds through a culturally competent lens. 

• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. 

• Experience in a helping profession that has at least some social work focus or lens; examples include teaching, law enforcement, medical care, domestic violence advocacy, CASA volunteer, etc.

• Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.

Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

• 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.

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Heather Whelan. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-206549.

• Email: Heather.S.Whelan@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 503-979-8682