Child Protective Services Worker; Social Service Specialist Bilingual

Overview

Initial Posting Date: 03/09/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/24/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Salary Range: $4,954 - $7,592

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist
1) Bilingual Required

Job Description: The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Bilingual requirement: English and Spanish

This position requires duties to be completed in both English and Spanish. The job offer will be contingent upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position. This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.

Opportunity awaits!

Imagine a role where you engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers to achieve safety and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families. Imagine yourself conducting child safety assessments through an equity and culturally relevant lens. If you're looking to make a difference and this sounds intriguing, this Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist
1) position may be for you!

As a Child Protective Services (CPS) Worker, you will:

• Respond to referrals interviewing children, parents, and contacts.

• Observe home environments, conduct child safety assessments, and make determinations of abuse or neglect, taking protective action when necessary.

• Develop service plans to meet the needs of children and families.

• Arrange medical evaluations, placements, and connect families with services and resources.

• Create reports, safety plans, assessment evaluations, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations.

To qualify for this position, you must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human service.
  Or

• A bachelor’s degree unrelated to Human Services and either:

• One year of Human Services related experience.
  Or

• Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, or

• An associate degree and either:

• 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.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Knowledge or experience in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, or behavior management.

• Experience asking questions to collect key details, assess needs, and provide appropriate support.

• Experience explaining complex rules and guidelines in simple, clear language.

• Experience gathering information and writing professional reports with conclusions and recommendations.

• Experience engaging with people in difficult or urgent situations, helping navigate challenges and find solutions.

• Experience working with people from different backgrounds, partnering with community groups and organizations, to provide resources or services.

• Work will take place in offices, participants' homes, and various community sites.

• Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and other case related activities. This includes required occasional overnight travel.

• Regular work week with fluctuating hours; occasional overtime may be needed, including evenings and weekends.

• You’ll be part of a rotating on-call schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

• 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.

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