Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) position at the Oregon Department of Human Services in Enterprise, Oregon. Conduct child safety assessments, gather information, and provide support to families.
Requirements
- Respond to referrals and determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred
- Gather information through interviews with parents and children
- Observe and analyze the safety of home environments
- Gather collateral information from school personnel, doctors, therapists, and law enforcement officers
- Fulfill documentation requirements and enter info into databases
- Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children
- Present and testify in court
Benefits
- 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
