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Occupational Report for Child, Family, and School Social Workers (21-1021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist single parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers on how to deal with problem children.

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Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Employment Outlook for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Child, Family, and School Social Workers There are 20 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 20 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Social Services Assistant - Fed 2/2/10 Glide $24,499/yr DOE
Family Advocate I/II 4/6/10 Mulino DOE
Child and Adolescent Treatment Specialist 3/5/10 Corvallis $9.95/hr to $11.00/hr DOE
Social Services Assistant 2/2/10 Glide $24,499/yr DOE
Child and Adolescent Treatment Specialist 5/5/10 Portland $9.73/hr to $10.00/hr DOE
Child Specific Recruitment Specialist, Portland / Eugene 6/7/10 Portland $15.11/hr to $17.07/hr DOE
Child Specific Recruitment Specialist 6/9/10 Eugene $15.11/hr to $17.07/hr DOE
Juvenile Services Specialist 1 7/7/10 Roseburg $11.55/hr
in Home Safety and Reunification Services Provider – Skill Builder 8/6/10 Mcminnville DOE
in Home Services (Ihs) Family Builder 8/6/10 Mcminnville DOE
Youth Development Advocate 8/16/10 Eugene $9.25/hr
Cps Foster Care Certifier 8/18/10 Warm Springs $26,000/yr
Parent / Child Development Specialist II 8/19/10 Portland $14.03/hr to $15.68/hr
Bilingual Advocate 8/23/10 Mcminnville $12.00/hr DOE
Part Time Family Advocate 8/26/10 La Grande $11.46/hr to $14.11/hr DOE
Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinator 8/25/10 Madras $13.31/hr DOE
Youth and Family Specialist I (Youth Prevention Services Program) 8/26/10 Portland $15.50/hr
Children and Youth Social, Emotional and Life Skills Trainer 8/25/10 The Dalles $10.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
Crew Leader 9/2/10 Medford $14.34/hr
Non Ohsu Student Worker 9/1/10 Portland
Job Openings from the Web for Child, Family, and School Social Workers The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 40 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Non OHSU Student Worker 8/30/10 Portland OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
In Home Family Services Provider 8/28/10 Eugene
In-Home Family Services Provider 8/28/10 Portland
in Home Services Provider / Marion County 8/27/10 Salem
Children and Youth Social, Emotional and Life Skills Trainer 8/26/10 The Dalles
WorkLife Resource and Referral Consultant - Tigard, OR 8/25/10 Tigard Unitedhealth Group
WorkLife Resource and Referral Consultant - Tigard, OR 8/24/10 Tigard Unitedhealth Group
WorkLife Resource and Referral Consultant - Tigard, OR 8/24/10 Tigard Unitedhealth Group
WorkLife Resource and Referral Consultant - Tigard, OR 8/23/10 Tigard Unitedhealth Group
Family Educator or Bilingual Family Educator Level 1 or 2 8/22/10 Salem COMMUNITY ACTION HEAD START
Family Advocate 8/18/10 Wilsonville Oregon Child Development Coalition
CHILD WELFARE SUPERVISOR 8/17/10 Burns
CHILD WELFARE SUPERVISOR 8/17/10 Burns State of Oregon
SOCIAL SERVICES - FAMILY ADVOCATE 8/17/10 Woodburn Oregon Child Development Coalition
Family Advocate 8/17/10 Portland Oregon Child Development Coalition
SOCIAL SERVICES - FAMILY ADVOCATE 8/17/10 Portland Oregon Child Development Coalition
SOCIAL SERVICES - FAMILY ADVOCATE 8/16/10 Wilsonville Oregon Child Development Coalition
Wraparound Facilitator - Bilingual Job #551-142 8/14/10 Salem
Agency Trainer & Foster Care Recruiter 8/13/10 Portland Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon, The
ERSEA Community & Family Services Supervisor 8/13/10 Independence Oregon Child Development Coalition
Become a Part-Time Foster Parent 8/12/10 Portland
Bilingual Family Educator Level 1 or 2 8/12/10 Salem COMMUNITY ACTION HEAD START
Child and Family Therapists 8/11/10 Portland
in Home Services (Ihs) Family Builder 8/7/10 McMinnville
Behavioral Consultant Job in Portland, OR School 8/2/10 Portland SOLIANT HEALTH
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State of Oregon License Information for Child, Family, and School Social Workers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Regional Employment Projections for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 3,332 3,785 453 13.6% 45 89 135
Multnomah / Washington 1,301 1,472 171 13.1% 17 35 52
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 410 469 59 14.4% 6 11 17
Jackson / Josephine 326 376 50 15.3% 5 9 14
Lane 299 338 39 13.0% 4 8 12
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 238 269 31 13.0% 3 6 10
Clackamas 177 196 19 10.7% 2 5 7
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 147 168 21 14.3% 2 4 6
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 107 121 14 13.1% 1 3 4
Klamath / Lake 96 107 11 11.5% 1 3 4
Douglas 79 86 7 8.9% 1 2 3
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 62 70 8 12.9% 1 2 3
Coos / Curry 56 62 6 10.7% 1 2 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 46 51 5 10.9% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 38 45 7 18.4% 1 1 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 33 36 3 9.1% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 3,332
Total, All Industries Private 1,661
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 34
Educational Services Private 36
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 31
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 1,455
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 246
Offices of Other Health Practitioners Private 113
Outpatient Care Centers Private 121
Hospitals Private 56
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 56
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 124
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities Private 48
Other Residential Care Facilities Private 76
Social Assistance Private 1,029
Individual and Family Services Private 679
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services Private 55
Child Day Care Services Private 277
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 105
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 105
Civic and Social Organizations Private 78
Total, All Industries State 1,306
Public Administration State 1,300
Administration of Human Resource Programs State 1,292
Total, All Industries Local 332
Educational Services Local 52
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 43
Health Care and Social Assistance Local 34
Social Assistance Local 32
Individual and Family Services Local 32
Public Administration Local 246
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 208
Administration of Human Resource Programs Local 38
Total, All Industries Tribal 33
Educational Requirements for Child, Family, and School Social Workers Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
  • Access Social Service Resource Providers
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Cognition Theory
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Apply Counseling Techniques
  • Apply Cultural And Religious Awareness
  • Apply Current Social Research
  • Apply Grief Counseling Techniques
  • Apply Group Psychology Principles
  • Apply Intervention Techniques
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Apply Motivational Techniques
  • Apply Psychological Assessment Tools
  • Apply Psychology Theory
  • Apply Sociology Theory
  • Assist With The Placement Of Children Into Group Homes, Foster Homes, Or To Adoptive Families
  • Chart Clients' Personal Data
  • Collect Client Data
  • Communicate Student Progress
  • Communicate With Children And Adults
  • Compile Data Related To Social Work Or Entitlement Programs
  • Conduct Parent Conferences
  • Determine Program Eligibility
  • Determine Program Status
  • Empathize With Other While Providing Counseling Or Related Services
  • Facilitate Meetings
  • Maintain Social Trend Awareness
  • Manage Detailed Case Records In A Social Work Setting
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Organize Social Behavior Learning Activities For Children
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Provide Emotional Support To Social Services Clients
  • Recognize Childhood Diseases
  • Recognize Home Safety Hazards As Part Of Health Care Services
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Recognize Symptoms Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse
  • Refer Clients And Patients To Community Services
  • Relate To Clients' Socioeconomic Conditions
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities And Illnesses
  • Work With School System To Address Childhood Issues Such As Teenage Pregnancy Or Truancy
Schools and Training Providers for Child, Family, and School Social Workers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-2283
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Child, Family, and School Social Workers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Southwestern Oregon Community College
Umpqua Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Child, Family, and School Social Workers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Marriage And Family Therapists 69%
Social Workers, All Other 68%
Mental Health Counselors 64%
Counselors, All Other 64%
Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers 63%
Medical And Public Health Social Workers 61%
Community And Social Service Specialists, All Other 58%
Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors 57%
Educational, Vocational, And School Counselors 49%
Social And Human Service Assistants 48%