Permanency Worker. Social Service Specialist 1

Initial Posting Date :

11 / 18 / 2025

Application Deadline :

11 / 25 / 2025

Agency :

Department of Human Services

Salary Range : $5,169 - $7,923

Position Type : Employee

Position Title :

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! Ready to turn your passion for safeguarding children and strengthening families into a rewarding career? Look no further! The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team and help us create lasting, positive transformations in the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable children and families.

Join us as a Permanency Worker and be the bridge that connects families, understanding their dynamics and making a lasting impact on those in need in Oregon! If you are looking to make a difference, this Permanency Worker position may be for you!

We are seeking a Permanency Caseworker (Social Service Specialist 1) to join our Child Welfare team in Corvallis.

Together, we can make a lasting impact!

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 Permanency Caseworker, you will :

• Support Families : Play a critical role in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring child safety.
• Case Management : Work with diverse families, may include American Indian / Alaskan Native communities, collaborating with tribal entities and community partners.
• Engage Effectively : Interact with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers using a trauma-informed and antiracist approach to achieve safety and optimal outcomes.
• Develop Strategies : Create and implement strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas needing improvement.
• Handle Documentation and Legal Duties : Conduct home visits, complete legal documentation, attend court hearings, and address child safety issues.
• Balance Needs and Legal Requirements : Ensure a balance between the needs of the child and family while adhering to legal requirements.
• Build Rapport : Establish meaningful relationships with families to understand their dynamics and support their unique needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with :

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. 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. If you do not provide a Cover Letter, your application may be declined.

Working Conditions

Background Checks and Requirements

Benefits

Employment Preference

Veterans' preference :

General Information

Contact Information

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