Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1) Limited Duration

3 months ago

Redmond, United States State of Oregon Full time
Job Description:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

Do you enjoy meeting interesting people and getting to know their stories? Imagine recruiting, identifying, assessing, and supporting resource families (resource, adoptive, and kinship families). If you're looking to make a difference in your community and this sounds interesting, this Certification Worker role may be for you

This is a limited duration position scheduled to end one year from date of hire. Limited Duration Employees are eligible for benefits.

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), a place to belong and make a difference

  • When you join the , you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping  Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.

  • Connect with ODHS and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision. 

  • We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.

  • We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and including health, dental, vision and much more

Summary of Job Duties

As an employee working within the , you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.  

A Certification Worker’s duties include:

  • Engage with Remarkable Individuals: You’ll have the chance to connect with fascinating people, hear their stories, and witness the incredible resilience they exhibit.

  • Resource Family Recruitment and Support: Your role involves identifying, assessing, and providing support to resource families, including adoptive, kinship, and resource families.

  • Matching Children with Caring Homes: You’ll help find suitable resource families for children who require out-of-home placement, ensuring that each youth’s unique needs are met. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with the team to maintain successful placements.

  • Application Review and Home Studies: As part of the process, you’ll review applications, interview applicants, and conduct home studies. These studies involve assessing an applicant’s ability to care for special needs children and youth, and meticulous documentation.

  • Interact with Diverse Stakeholders: Your interactions will span resource parents, applicants, children, caseworkers, community partners, and occasionally the court.

  • Independent and Collaborative Work: Enjoy the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively within a dedicated team committed to serving children, families, and communities.

What you need to qualify

  • 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.

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with experience:

  • Demonstrated experience working well both independently and with a team.

  • Experience utilizing time management, organization, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.

  • Demonstrated experience writing clearly, thoroughly, and concisely with minimal spelling or grammar issues.

  • Experience working well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds through a culturally competent lens.

  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and knowledge of OneNote.

Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and the essential attributes within your application materials. These two areas will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.  Make sure to read the ‘

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