Permanency Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Job Posting for Permanency Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) at Department of Human Services
Initial Posting Date:
04/08/2024
Application Deadline:
04/22/2024
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$4,536.00 - $6,952.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Permanency Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Job Description:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the
Equity North Star
as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.
Are you seeking a fulfilling career that values community, family engagement, embraces diversity, and prioritizes working from a trauma-informed lens? Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you value community, family engagement, and diversity? If this interests you, we encourage you to apply for this Permanency Worker role!
Join our OUTSTANDING Astoria Child Welfare team and be a part of a rewarding journey, making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our vibrant community. Together, let's make a lasting difference!
Please upload a resume with your application.
This position is located in Astoria and the physical location is 450 Marine Dr suite #210 Astoria, OR 97103.
This recruitment will close on 4/22/2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!
- When you join theODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.
- Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision.
- We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. TheEquity North Starhas four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
- We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, andcompetitive benefits packagesincluding health, dental, vision and much more!
Your duties at a glance
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.
This position seeks to provide culturally appropriate services where individuals are treated respectfully, compassionately and effectively in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of children, individuals, families and communities, protecting and preserving the dignity of each. This includes culture, language, national origin, class, race, age ethnic background, disability, stage of development, religion, gender, sexual orientation and other differences/diversity factors.
As a Permanency Worker, you will:
- Provide intensive time-limited casework services to children in substitute care and in their own homes.
- Identify, assess, and monitor the Conditions for Return to facilitate reunification of the child.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of the child by maintaining on-going contact
- Facilitate child’s adjustment, assess developmental progress and treatment needs, explain planned changes, and prepare child for transitions including return home and adoption.
- Facilitate visitation of children in care with parents and other family members.
- Directly observe visits or other parent-child contacts to assess relationship and provide feedback/counseling.
- Make appropriate arrangements for transportation for the visits.
- Provide case management services through referrals and regular contact with service providers to develop and maintain professional working relationships.
- Attend Family Engagement meetings and work with CPS workers and families to develop safety plans.
- Attend Citizens’ Review Board (CRB) Reviews and provide verbal and written reports.
- Develop treatment plans for parents, utilizing evaluation information (psychological, treatment reports, etc.).
- Work with clients to develop service agreements or court ordered conditions.
- Communicate clearly with clients providing case management services through referrals and regular contact with service providers.
- Confirm the ongoing out-of-home safety plan.
- Work closely with parents and schools to assess the child’s achievement of appropriate academic goals.
- Provide direction and support to families in appropriately meeting the individual needs of their children.
- Work in partnership with resource (foster) parents to provide support, consultation, and coordinates services.
- Provide and exchange information with resource parents for the child’s needs and case plan information.
- Completes regular documentation requirements of Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs), policy and procedures.
What you need to qualify
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:
1) One year of Human Services related experience; OR
2) Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with
Oregon caseworker competency
OR…
An associate degree AND either:
1) Two years of Human Services related experience; OR
2) One year of Human Services related experience and related training, coursework or certification consistent with
Oregon caseworker competency
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Essential attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience presenting complex information to clients, co-workers, law enforcement and in court in a clear and concise manner.
- Experience establishing and maintaining professional casework relationships that engage and empower families.
- Experience learning and using technology, multiple databases, accurately enter data, and use word processing software.
- Experience adjusting communication style to your receiving audience, actively listen, and communicate with empathy.
- Experience problem-solving in collaboration with several parties to ensure child safety and compliance with state policies and procedures.
- Experience using trauma-informed practices that are inclusive of the child and family's language, race, and culture.
Be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.
A complete (long version) resume or application with detailed job duties listed is the best way to show that you meet the minimum requirements or possess transferrable skills for this position.
Working conditions
- Your work will be conducted in an office setting and in the community. This is NOT a remote position.
- This position will supervise family time in client homes, in the community, and in the office.
- The work schedule for this position will be:
- You will have required travel for day-to-day work in the community. You may also have required travel for the purpose of attending trainings.
- Your hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.
- You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
- You may walk into stressful situations that require quick decision-making skills to ensure safety of those being serviced and your own physical safety. This may also be trauma inducing.
Application instructions & requirements
Your work history profile, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.
- Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. An optional cover letter would be uploaded in this section as well.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
- If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view thisapplication instructional video.
- After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
Additional requirements
- Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
- 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.
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Helpful information
- This is a permanent position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
- Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out ourOregon job opportunitiespage.
- If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contactHajerAlgellal.Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
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