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Join our **Grants Pass Child Welfare** team as a **Child Protective Services Worke**r and be the bridge that connects families, understands their dynamics, and makes a lasting impact on those in need in Oregon! If you are looking to make a difference, this Child Protective Services Worker position may be for you!* Investigate reports of safety concerns for Oregon's children and families. This includes conducting child safety assessments of alleged child abuse or neglect, evaluating whether a child has been or is currently at risk of being harmed and, if needed, determining appropriate services to ensure child safety.* Engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers in a multitude of ways to achieve the safety and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families. All engagement will be conducted through a trauma-informed and antiracist lens.* Conduct child safety assessments of alleged child abuse or neglect to determine if a child has been or is at risk of being harmed.* Balance the needs of the child and the family in conjunction with balancing legal requirements.* Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews to assess mental, physical, environmental, and social status of the caregiver.* Analyze interview information to determine appropriate child placement. All determinations are made in consideration of each family's unique circumstances.* Gather collateral information from school personnel, doctors, therapists, and law enforcement officers.* Fulfill documentation requirements and enter info into databases.* Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.* Present and testify in court.* 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.* Experience communicating effectively with diverse audiences, adapting messaging as needed, and writing reports that analyze situations and provide recommendations.* Experience engaging with children and families in challenging situations, gathering critical information, and making informed decisions that respect their backgrounds, language, and culture.* Experience using problem-solving and creative thinking, finding solutions that meet the unique needs of families.* Experience working collaboratively in teams, consistently contributing and stepping in to support colleagues.* Experience committing to equity and trauma-informed practices, ensuring fairness and sensitivity when working with people from different backgrounds.* Experience managing a demanding workload, handling multiple tasks under pressure, and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.* Experience handling emotionally escalated situations, maintaining composure under stress, and managing high intensity work effectively.**Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range.** Please ensure that all education and experience you would like considered are included in your application materials. **Note:** Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once.**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.** 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Oregon

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