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Minimum Qualifications: * A valid driver\'s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position. * 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. 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 Permanency Worker, you will: * Safety & Wellbeing: You play a crucial part in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring the safety and well-being of children. * Engagement: You engage with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers in various ways to promote safety, permanency, and optimal outcomes for Oregon\'s children and families. * Strategies: You develop and implement multi-level strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas for improvement. * Responsibilities: Your tasks include conducting home visits, writing reports, attending court hearings, and problem-solving child safety issues. * Balancing Act: You balance the needs of the child and the family in compliance with legal requirements. * Opportunities: You will build rapport with families, understand their uniqueness, and learn about each family\'s dynamics.