Child Welfare Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

Initial Posting Date:

10/30/2025

Application Deadline:

11/13/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$6,048 - $9,369

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Child Welfare Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

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.

Opportunity awaits! Would you like the opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregon's children and families in need by working with an equitable lens? Do you enjoy collaborating and helping to improve employee development and growth? If so, this Child Welfare Supervisor 2 position in Pendleton may be for you.

Summary of Duties

As an employee working within the Child Welfare Program, 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 Vision for Transformation that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.

As a Child Protective Services Supervisor, you will:

Supervise Child Welfare social service staff to ensure that the mission of the Department of Human Services is carried out by providing services directly to children and families in accordance with state and federal laws and good Child Welfare practice and coordinating client services with other state agencies or providers. This includes responsibility for maintaining the cooperative working relationships with community partners and the continuous review of programs and standards which affect the quality, safety and permanency of children's lives. Make decisions about the level and type of services provided to client families. The supervisor is responsible for personnel management, including interviewing, selection of new staff, staff promotions, recommendations for salary increases, reassignment, completing performance appraisals, responding to grievances, rewarding excellent performance and taking disciplinary actions when required.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in human services or a field related to human services AND two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience;

OR

A bachelor's degree unrelated to human services AND completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services;

OR

An associate degree AND three years of human services related experience two years of which must have included lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience;

OR

An associate degree and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency AND two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience coaching and mentoring staff to develop professional competence and confidence while holding individuals accountable to performance and ethical standards.

• Experience utilizing data and case information to guide evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in outcomes.

• Experience with using sound judgment to address ambiguities or conflicts in policy, maintaining alignment with ODHS's mission and equity principles.

• Experience implementing organizational objectives and ensuring that the quantity and quality of work is achieved

• Experience with communicating clearly and respectfully across diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

• Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, time management and organization to meet deadlines.

Attention all candidates!

Application instructions & requirements

Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.

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.

• A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED. You will not move forward in the recruitment process if you do not attach a cover letter. Please address how you meet the minimum qualifications and the essentials attributes listed above.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. 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. If applicable, please clearly indicate if a degree has been completed when providing education history. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• 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.

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Your work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.

• Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, and other public events. Travel is required and the employee must have a valid driver's license from the state in which they reside.

• This position may require occasional overnight travel.

• Some travel may be in hazardous weather conditions.

• Employee will work a flexible schedule; hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional, non-traditional hours may be required, including evening and weekend work.

• Employee will be on a rotating on-call schedule. The rotating on-call schedule will include evening or weekend work.

• In this role, you will encounter sensitive material related to trauma, abuse, substance use, and crisis situations. Our team prioritizes a trauma-informed approach, creating a safe environment for both clients and staff.

• You will interact with a diverse range of individuals, including those who have experienced trauma and may struggle with emotional regulation. This position may involve handling stressful situations that demand rapid decision-making skills.

Background Checks and Requirements

• 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. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans' preference:

• Veterans' preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans' preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Management Service, Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Amy Acree. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number:

• Email: amy.acree@odhs.oregon.gov