We are seeking multiple**Permanency Caseworkers (Social Service Specialist 1)** to join our **Child Welfare team in Newport.** * **Support Families:** Play a critical role in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring child safety.* **Case Management**: Work with diverse families, may include American Indian/Alaskan Native communities, collaborating with tribal entities and community partners.* **Engage Effectively**: Interact with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers using a trauma-informed and antiracist approach to achieve safety and optimal outcomes.* **Develop Strategies:** Create and implement strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas needing improvement.* **Handle Documentation and Legal Duties**: Conduct home visits, complete legal documentation, attend court hearings, and address child safety issues.* **Balance Needs and Legal Requirements:** Ensure a balance between the needs of the child and family while adhering to legal requirements.* **Build Rapport:** Establish meaningful relationships with families to understand their dynamics and support their unique needs.* 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.* Demonstrates a high level of comfort in collaborating with others to make decisions, ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered, and the best possible outcomes are achieved for children and families.* Experience in building collaborative relationships with community partners, agency staff, clients, and affected communities.* Experience conducting professional communications, both verbally and in writing, including case plans, court reports, assessments, and other related documents.* Experience working with diverse populations and implementing trauma-informed practices that address individual needs, prioritize safety, build trust, and ensure cultural sensitivity.* Experience with case management systems, document management software, and electronic communication tools.* Experience providing services and resources to children and families within social services settings.* **Work Locations:** Offices, homes of participants, and community sites.* **Travel:** Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and other case related activities. This includes required occasional overnight travel.* **Hours:** Regular work week with fluctuating hours; occasional overtime may be needed, including evenings and weekends.* **On-Call:** You’ll be part of a rotating on-call schedule that includes evenings and weekends.* **Physical Requirements:** Frequent physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting children with car seats.* 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.* You may interact with individuals who have experienced trauma and may have difficulty managing their emotions.* Be prepared for stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety for yourself and others. #J-18808-Ljbffr