* Safety and Support: Protect children’s safety and support families by engaging with them, resource parents, and caregivers. Using a trauma-informed and antiracist approach.* A Balancing Act: Navigate the needs of the child and the family while balancing legal requirements.* Assessment and Interviews: Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect or harm. You will also address necessary care and needs levels of the children and families.* Decision-Making: Analyzing collected information, you will determine appropriate child placement, considering each family’s unique circumstances.* Communication: You will create reports, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations in office, community, or legal settings.* One (1) year of Human Services related experience; **OR*** Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency; **OR*** Two (2) years of Human Services related experience; **OR*** One (1) year of Human Services related experience and related training, coursework, or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.* Experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution, applying trauma-informed de-escalation tactics and behavior management strategies while maintaining professionalism and fostering collaborative, peaceful resolutions* Experience with critical thinking and making rapid, sound decisions to navigate time-sensitive or tense situations.* Experience fostering psychological safety, well-being, and belonging; promoting a culture of equity and inclusion that actively supports the ODHS mission to create an anti-racist workplace and ensure equitable treatment for all.* Experience communicating complex information to diverse audiences—including families, colleagues, and community partners—both orally and in writing. Experience adapting communication to varied learning and communication styles, demonstrating active listening and respect by incorporating feedback into solutions and follow-up actions.* Experience mentoring and engaging families to develop and implement successful strategies, while connecting them to community and family supports to achieve least restrictive outcomes.* Experience handling confidential information with unwavering professionalism, holding self and others to high standards of honesty and integrity.* Experience applying lessons-learned to varying environments and situations; welcome constructive feedback and suggestions to strengthen work performance.* Your resume (optional) and cover letter (required) may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.* 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 hiring process and will be used to determine your starting salary range if you are selected as a final candidate.* Please include detailed work history that includes the month/year start date and month/year end date for each role/job. If applicable for college degrees, please clearly indicate if a degree has been completed when providing educational history (graduation dates are not required).* If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.* The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.* 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.* Employee’s work schedule will be **Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm Pacific Time**; hours may fluctuate based on service needs.* Work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.* There may be an opportunity for some occasional remote workdays. This will need to be discussed and approved by the manager.* Occasional, compensated overtime and after-hours work is required, including evening and weekend work.* Employee will be on a rotating on-call schedule, including evening or weekend work.* You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.* This role involves handling sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, and crises, requiring a trauma-informed approach that is essential to ensure a safe environment.* May encounter situations requiring quick decision-making to ensure the safety of oneself or others.* Activities include traversing stairs, moving on uneven terrain, and helping children (weighing up to 50 pounds) in and out of car seats. #J-18808-Ljbffr