Case Aid; Social Service Assistant

Initial Posting Date
: 02/02/2026

Final date to receive applications
: 02/17/2026

Agency
:
Department of Human Services

Salary Range
: $4,124 - $5,714

Position Type
:
Employee

Position Title
:
Case Aid (Social Service Assistant)

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 historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! Imagine working with a team that is committed to serving children, families, and communities. Each day you have a unique opportunity to be involved with several different cases, interact with a wide range of people, and enjoy a position where each day is unique. If you re looking for interesting workdays and a chance to make a difference, this Case Aide position may be for you!

As a Case Aid
, you will:

• Support caseworkers with office tasks, managing documentation, scheduling, and giving feedback.
• Manage and monitor visitation agreements, explain expectations, document what happens, and ensure children's safety during visits and transport.
• Contribute to risk and safety assessments, ensure timely health and family assessments, case plans, and support decisions and activities for change.
• Identify and connect with relatives for placements and support, and coordinate background checks.
• Support children being assessed for abuse or neglect and help them transition to temporary placements.
• Attend and participate in case-related meetings, staffing sessions, and conferences.

• One year of experience working in a human services or behavioral health setting; OR
• An associate degree in any field; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience respecting cultural differences when communicating with customers in person, writing and over the phone.
• Experience gathering documents and information from multiple sources.
• Experience organizing documents into computer files.
• Experience using time management, organization and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with at risk youth or diverse communities.
• Experience working independently to proactively identify and solve problems.

Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• 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.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage:
  The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship.…