Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Sunday-Wednesday

We are currently seeking a **Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)** to join our team based in the **Gresham** office located at 635 SE 223rd St**.*** Respond to referrals and determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred.* Gather information through interviews with parents, children and family members.* 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 timely.* Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.* Present and testify in court.* One year of Human Services related experience. **Or*** Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, or* 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 screening and assessing clients’ needs to determine appropriate community and culturally responsive resources, as well as partnering agency programs or services.* Experience preparing and maintaining thorough records, such as reports, narratives, and observations.* Demonstrated understanding of working with diverse populations.* Demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain language and communicate clearly.* Experience organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing time to meet deadlines. Experience should include computer proficiency.* Your work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.* Employee’s work schedule will be **Sunday- Wednesday**; hours may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional compensated overtime during evening and weekend work may be required.* This position will be required to participate in an on-call rotation for mandatory on call for child protective services.* Frequent travel is required. Some travel may be hours away. Some travel may be in hazardous weather conditions.* You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.* Walking into stressful situations that may require quick decision-making skills to ensure safety of those being serviced and own physical safety. This may also be trauma inducing.* **Per pursuant to ORS 419B.021, states that any position engaged in child protective investigations and/or custody determinations must meet the educational requirements. Experience alone will not meet the minimum qualifications for those positions.** **Degree must be completed, not in progress**. #J-18808-Ljbffr