| Post Code: D717 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS5557 | |
| Classification Number: C6612 | |
| Open: 10/24/2005 | |
| Revised: 01/13/2010 (Revised Announcement/Close Date) | |
| Close: 02/19/2010 | |
| Location: Statewide | |
| Availability: Full Time and/or Part Time | |
SPECIAL NOTE: RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSURE DUE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE OF OREGON E-RECRUIT SYSTEM The State of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System. All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. DHS will implement the Oregon E-Recruit System effective March 1, 2010. During this transition all current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. Applicants are encouraged to create a profile on the Oregon E-Recruit System. Applicant information can be found at Applicant E-Recruit FAQ's. If you need assistance completing your applicant profile, you can find instructions in the 'Application Guide'. After your applicant profile has been established, you can build an application by clicking the "Create Application" link. You may save this application and use it to apply for more than one job opening. EXCITING NEWS! The Oregon Department of Human Services has numerous openings for Social Service Specialist/Child Welfare Caseworkers through-out Oregon. For immediate consideration, APPLY NOW! INTRODUCTION DHS has a commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and actively engages in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. DHS is an employer that's committed to providing each employee with opportunities for job enrichment and professional growth. Please consider joining a team committed to providing exceptional services. Your application will remain active for 90 days, after which you will need to update your records every 90 days for the remainder of your one-year eligibility (your expiration date is indicated on your examination/grade notice). Updates can be made by calling 503-945-5698 or by sending an e-mail to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us These employment opportunities are with Children, Adults and Families, (CAF), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). These positions are represented by a union. There are continuous openings in various locations throughout the state for both full-time and part-time positions. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people and will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. Upon review and determination that you meet the minimum qualifications, your name will be placed on the list of qualified applicants (QLF) that will then be used to select applicants for job interviews. Individuals invited to interview may be randomly selected from the list of qualified applicants. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or higher degree in Social Work/Human Services, or related field; OR Bachelor's degree in a field not closely related and one year of human services related experience (i.e., work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, health, cultural competencies, inadequate housing). Some positions may require verbal and written bilingual language skills. Please indicate your language skills in the Specialized Skill and Knowledge section of the State of Oregon application form (PD100). You will be asked to verify your language skills at the time of interview. DHS is looking for candidates who have proven skills and knowledge to: Maintain cooperative working relationships both internally with co-workers and supervisors and externally with multiple community partners and other state agencies; Effectively maintain control in intense, hostile or controversial situations; Clearly communicate in an articulate manner both orally and in writing; Effectively carry out multi-tasks and meet deadlines; Work respectfully and effectively with clients and others regardless of culture, gender, age, belief, disability and/or economic status; Strength-based care thinking perspective; Receive feedback from a variety of sources in a non-defensive manner; Adapt quickly to changes in work demands, processes, and priorities (be flexible); Establish clear direction and boundaries with clients; Work within highly complex and structured requirements while maintaining a creative and flexible problem-solving approach with clients; Use a personal computer to enter and track casework. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING 1. State of Oregon Application Form PD100 2. Language skill information. Some positions may require verbal and written bilingual language skills. Please indicate your language skills in the Specialized Skills and Knowledge section of the State of Oregon application form (PD100). You will be asked to verify your language skills at the time of interview. You may e-mail, deliver, mail or FAX your completed application to: E-mail:
Please include announcement number LEHS5557 in the subject line of the e-mail.
Deliver/Mail:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Although, additional application information cannot be submitted for active applications, you may submit a new application when you feel you have new/updated qualification information. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending on field office size and organizational structure, employees in these positions may perform all or some combination of the duties listed below. FOSTER CARE CERTIFICATION - Evaluate foster home applicants; interview family and references, observe home conditions and assess an applicant's ability to deal with multi-problem children and understand child abuse and neglect, prepare home study narratives and recommend for or against certification, plan and conduct foster home recruitment activities and provide orientation and training for foster parents, handle complaints and concerns of foster parents regarding children in their care; re-certify homes annually. ADOPTION SERVICES - Conduct community meetings and prepare media materials to recruit applicants, evaluate adoptive parent applicants, conduct pre-adoption training sessions and individual and family interviews, observe home conditions, interview appropriate sources to gain necessary information and collect financial data, assess applicants' ability to deal with multi-problem children and complicated parent-child relationships; summarize data and present information to State Adoption Committee, consult with staff on suitable adoptive homes for each child, counsel child and selected family to prepare for the placement, visit home to monitor the child's progress and provide counseling and support to both child and family as necessary, counsel both child and parent in disruptive placements and supervise permanent planning for the child if the adoption is unsuccessful, provide information regarding child and adoptive family at administrative and court review, make recommendations regarding finalization of adoption process. SUBSTITUTE CARE AND PERMANENT PLANNING - Gather information to assess the family situation and determine appropriate substitute care for child, obtain psychological, school, medical, behavioral, and other pertinent information to develop initial service plan, including justification for out-of-home placement; present case to substitute care review committee, file petitions and present information and recommendations at court hearings, arrange placement of the child in substitute care and attend screening and pre-placement visits, develop service plans, identifying specific needs of individual family members, the activities to occur and time frames for each and refer to agency staff or community agencies for needed services, counsel individual and family to assist with reconciling relationship, supervise visits between parents and children and monitor the child's progress in substitute care, prepare written administrative review on each child in out-of-home care, authorize payments to providers, prepare case narrative and court reports. Observe home conditions and assess problems and needs of families where children have been removed from their home by DHS and the court; develop permanent placement plans for children in substitute care, prepare service agreements outlining conduct and involvement expected of parents for children to return home, provide direct counseling, refer parents to professionals or arrange services with other agencies or community resources, make regular home visits to assess client progress and adherence to service plans, decide whether to replace the child in home or pursue other permanent placements, refer cases to terminate parental rights when warranted, record client activities and prepare court reports and summaries for termination of parental rights. PROTECTIVE SERVICES - Work with law enforcement to investigate reports alleging child abuse or neglect; interview children and parents to collect evidence of abuse or neglect, conduct risk assessments to determine validity of the report and decide on appropriate action to ensure safety of children, obtain medical treatment, initiate court action, or arrange for substitute care placement for children when necessary, identify specific needs of family, refer to appropriate resources and provide individual and family counseling to rehabilitate the family, assemble case narrative and reports; testify on abuse/neglect cases in court hearings. INTAKE/SCREENING - Screen and assess the client for appropriate community referral or eligibility for services which involves taking complete referral information, assess whether the referral involves child abuse, neglect or endangerment, determine the urgency and risk level of the referral, determine the eligibility and appropriateness for DHS service program which includes protective services, preventive/restorative services and substitute care services, provide information or referral for the family to community resources, if the family is not appropriate or eligible for DHS services. WORKING CONDITIONS Travel. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. Transporting children/clients. Therefore, requires the ability to drive safely with distractions. Working a flexible work schedule as a condition of employment. This means that the hours of work may vary from day to day and may include evenings and weekends. Work schedule specifics will be determined by the hiring supervisor. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
