Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

Initial Posting Date:

08/25/2025

Application Deadline:

09/08/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$6,048 - $9,369

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Permanency 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! Are you ready to lead the way in Child Welfare services? Are you prepared to handle the responsibilities and challenges that come with being a supervisor, such as managing conflicts, setting goals, and providing feedback to your team members? Are you committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, where all team members feel valued, respected, and motivated to succeed? If so, join us in supervising social service staff to ensure the safety and permanency of children's lives. Make impactful decisions and create a positive change in the community.

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. 

We are seeking a Permanency Unit Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2) to join our La Grande team.  

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Summary of Duties

As a Permanency Unit Supervisor, you will:

• Engage and supervise staff by planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating activities related to ODHS and Child Welfare.

• Ensure staff adhere to good social work practices, state and federal laws, and department policies. Continuously review programs and standards affecting quality, safety, and permanency of children's lives.

• Provide general training, orientation, mentoring, and consultations to staff.

• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, community partners, children, and families.

• Make informed decisions regarding the level and type of services provided to client families.              

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 developing and managing a case load or case plan related to safety practice models. 

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

• Experience supervising and managing a work unit including hiring, training employees, assigning, and reviewing work, providing employees with feedback on their performance, providing oversight of operations, and managing staff performance. 

• Experience with project management and continuous quality improvement. 

• Experience creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful, facilitates the development of teams and is a professional model of leadership for staff.  

• Experience developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with partners and community members and maintain them over time. 

• Experience supervising a program or policy area that serves vulnerable adults. 

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is ENCOURAGED. 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.

Note: “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.”

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 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 (amy.acree@odhs.oregon.gov). If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.