Generalist Caseworker (Child Welfare)

Oregon Department of Human Services | Madras, OR

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Posted Date 1/14/2025
Description

Opportunity awaits! Imagine the opportunity to build rapport with families, understand their uniqueness, and learn how each family functions. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on children and families in need of support and resources. Join us in making a difference!

We are recruiting for positions in Prineville and Madras

Summary of Duties

As a Generalist Caseworker, you will:

  • Perform the work of a Child Protective Services (CPS) Worker, Permanency Worker, and a Resource Home Certifier. 

  • Conduct child safety assessments of alleged child abuse or neglect to determine if a child has been or is at risk of being harmed.

  • Engage with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers in a multitude of ways to achieve safety, permanency and well-being of children.

  • Identify and seek relative caregivers, resource parents, and adoptive parents.

 

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.

 

Benefits

Salary4,833.00 - 7,407.00 Month
Location
In-Person
Position Type
Full Time
Experience
Less than 2 years
Job Category
Human Services

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