Child Protective Services Supervisor (ICWA) | (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

Initial Posting Date:

08/06/2025

Application Deadline:

08/20/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$6,048 - $9,369

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Child Protective Services Supervisor (ICWA) | (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! Join our ICWA team as a Child Protective Services Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2), where you will ensure compliance with policies, oversee service delivery, and collaborate with state agencies and community partners. You'll supervise staff, manage training and performance, and provide essential support and mentoring to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

We are looking for a Child Protective Services Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2) to join our dedicated ICWA Child Welfare Team in Salem, Oregon.

Together, we can create lasting change!

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 (ICWA), you will:  

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, program standards, administrative rules, and legal requirements through case and workload reviews.

• Lead a team of ICWA caseworkers to engage with Native American and Alaskan Native families while ensuring compliance with ICWA and ORICWA

• Oversee service delivery strategies, ensure service continuity, assess client needs, and allocate personnel and resources accordingly.

• Collaborate with state agencies, tribal nations, and community partners to coordinate services, maintain beneficial relationships, and participate in district planning and special projects.

• Supervise staff hiring, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and resolve complaints.

• Provide orientation, ongoing support, case consultation, and mentoring to staff.

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:

• Leadership experience in a social service setting, particularly in Child Welfare.

• Demonstrated ability to use teamwork in decision making and problem solving.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize and leverage individual's strength and developing skills in team members to fulfill mission priorities.

• Demonstrated experience with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act to apply their principles effectively.

• Demonstrated experience to effectively communicate with Native American and Alaskan Native families, Tribal leaders, and community members, fostering trust thought empathy, active listening, and respect.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. 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.

• Please make sure your application materials, including your resume and job history (with clear start and end dates for each role), as well as your completed graduation date, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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 job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

Working Conditions

• Work Locations: Offices, homes of participants, and community sites.

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

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

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

• Physical Requirements: 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.

• You may interact with individuals who have experienced trauma and may have difficulty managing their emotions.

• Be prepared for stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety for yourself and others.

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. 

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

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 Managment 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 Rochelle Peters. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-181954.

• Email: Rochelle.m.peters@odhs.oregon.gov