| Post Code: D717 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS8663 | |
| Classification Number: C6609 | |
| Open: 06/30/2008 | |
| Revised: 01/13/2010 (Revised Announcement/Close Date) | |
| Close: 02/19/2010 | |
| Location: Statewide | |
| Availability: Full 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 Assistants 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. 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. 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. 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. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Furlough 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 One-year experience assisting professionals in one or more specialized social programs such as family services, children services, senior services, mental or developmental disability services, substance abuse programs, juvenile corrections programs, or occupational skills programs; OR…Possession of a current certification in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Addiction Counseling Preparation, or Juvenile Corrections; OR…45 quarter hours, or 30 semester hours of college course work in sociology, psychology, early childhood education, criminal justice, human services, juvenile corrections, or occupational skills training; OR…An Associate's degree in a field not closely related to Social Work/Human Services and six months 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, mental or physical disabilities, juvenile prevention, health, cultural competencies, and/or inadequate housing). SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon PD100 Employment Application 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: (Indicate announcement LEHS8663 in the subject line of the e-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
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 Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. 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. 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. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. 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 The person in this position provides transportation and client supervision for visits between parents and children, evaluation and treatment appointments, and other activities designed to assist direct services workers in meeting client needs. Report to the services worker and document in writing as needed or as requested the interaction and observations of parent-child relationships during monitored visitation. Give feedback assistance, support and coaching to parents during visitation to facilitate appropriate parenting and visitation behavior. These interventions will be in consultation with the service worker. Inform the service worker of the client’s special or unusual concerns and needs. Help clients obtain day care, medical care, housing and other services. Testify in Court as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS Travel is required to assist and transport clients. Occasional extended travel and periodic activities beyond regular work hours. 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. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT 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. | |
