November 6, 2024

Department of Human Services

Portland

PART TIME

Certification Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Part-time

Initial Posting Date:

10/30/2024

Application Deadline:

11/14/2024

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,536 - $6,952

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Certification Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Part-time

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

Ri SE 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.

This is a Part-Time Position:

Part-time employees are paid hourly, the monthly salary will be prorated (the salary range listed in the job announcement applies to full-time positions). Part-time employees are eligible for benefits and holiday pay on a prorated basis, according to their work schedule.

Opportunity awaits! Do you enjoy meeting interesting people and getting to know their stories? Imagine recruiting, identifying, assessing, and supporting resource families (resource, adoptive, and kinship families). If you're looking to make a difference in your community and this sounds interesting, this Certification Worker role may be for you!

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 Certification Worker, you will:

Recruit and engage diverse caregivers, resource parents, and adoptive parents from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Develop and execute a local recruitment plan and outreach efforts to identify potential resource parents.
Review and prepare family home studies and summaries for adoption committees; ensure pre-adoptive families are ready for placement.
Provide ongoing support and training to adoptive families, including facilitating mentorship and managing Placement Support Plans.
Assess and monitor the safety and suitability of pre-adoptive families, and handle documentation and case reports.
Present training sessions on Child Welfare Foundations and coordinate annual training plans.
Attend relevant meetings, conferences, and court hearings; represent Child Welfare and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human service, or
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, or
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.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

Experience conducting interviews, investigations, or formal reviews to assess compliance with standards, policies, regulations, or laws.
Experience formulating lengthy documents or reports that include a conclusion and recommended action.
Knowledge or experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution techniques, or behavior management techniques.
Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing complex technical and legal information to people with diverse education, language, and cultural backgrounds.
Experience utilizing time management skills to meet mandated deadlines.
Knowledge of Child Welfare Vision for Transformation, policies, procedures, and experience working with the Oregon Safety Model.

Attention all candidates! 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.

Note: “The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.”

Working Conditions

Your work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.
Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, transporting children, and other case related activities.
This is a part-time position. Employee’s work schedule will be Monday (8 hours), Tuesday (8 hours), and Thursday (4hours). There may be some flexibility in days and times and will be finalized upon hire.
You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma, exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
Individual will have frequent activity including, climbing stairs, walking on uneven terrain, and transporting of files.
May require sitting or standing at a terminal and using a computer and telephone for prolonged periods of the workday.

Background Checks and Requirements

If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification.
Additional background check information.
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.
Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

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
.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

Veterans’ preference information
.
How to submit your Veteran documents for preference
. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

This is a permanent, part-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.

Contact Information

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 Amanda Alvarado. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-168496.
Email: AMANDA.K.ALVARADO@odhs.oregon.gov
Phone (call or text): 541-709-8695