Generalist Caseworker - Corvallis, United States - State of Oregon

Description

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.

Would you like the opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregonians in need of support and resources? Would you enjoy working with a diverse team that collaborates and learns together in service of children, families, and communities? If so, we'd love to hear from you

We are seeking a Social Service Specialist 1 to join our team in District 4

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

While this position does not require bilingual language skills, there is a need in the communities that we serve, and all are encouraged to apply Bilingual differential pay is provided to positions that use a language other than English to fulfill their job duties within their position. Bilingual differential pay is 5% of the employee's base pay.

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 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) 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. The 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
• If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you might benefit from the . If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.

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:

• Knowledge or skill with conflict resolution or crisis intervention techniques.
• Experience conducting investigations and/or formal reviews to assess compliance with standards, regulations, or laws.
• Demonstrated ability to engage children and families under time-sensitive and challenging circumstances, to gather information and make informed decisions.
• Skill in writing reports, such as case plans, court reports and investigative reports that include conclusions and recommended action.
• Skill in defining and explaining complex rules and guidelines in a variety of settings.
• Experience engaging and working with community partners and organizations.

Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process. Make sure to read the '