Initial Posting Date:
04/21/2026Application Deadline:
04/28/2026Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$6,199 - $9,603Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
(CPS) Child Welfare Supervisor 2Job 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 team as a CPS 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.
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.
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.
As a (CPS) Child Welfare Supervisor 2, you will:
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, program standards, administrative rules, and legal requirements through case and workload reviews.
Oversee service delivery strategies, ensure service continuity, assess client needs, and allocate personnel and resources accordingly.
Collaborate with state agencies 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:
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners and individuals, with a commitment to anti-racism work and equitable practices.
Experience providing ongoing case consultation to assigned staff.
Ability to observe and analyze the changing needs of clients, service delivery and resource requirements.
Experience working in Child Protective Services/Child Welfare.
Identifying and implementing Child Welfare policy, procedures and processes including the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation.
Attention all candidates! An attached cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position. While an attached resume is not required, it is highly 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.
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. 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.
Working Conditions
Works competently within the state agency systems including Electronic casefile system (OR-Kids), Mainframe System (DHR), TRACS, and Oregon Vital Events Registration System (OVERS).
Employees should also be competent with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
May be required to develop competencies in other programs or application depending on assignments.
The work in this position will be done in an office environment with noise from other staff and office equipment daily. Work may also be done in the public which can include client homes. Employee may be exposed to unsanitary conditions in client homes.
Travel is required and the employee must have a valid driver’s license from the state in which they reside. Travel/work may occur at all hours of the day or on weekends.
Position may require public relations work including occasional public speaking.
Some use of a personal vehicle may be required at the direction of program or district management.
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:
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 Bonnie Nyssen. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.
Email: bonnie.nyssen@odhs.oregon.gov