A person who conducts an investigation under ORS 419B.020, makes a determination that a child must be taken into protective custody under ORS 419B.150 or makes a determination that a child should not be released to the child’s parent or other responsible person under ORS 419B.165(2) must possess either:

1. (1) A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human services; or

2. (2) A bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services and either:

   1. (a) One year of human services related experience; or
   2. (b) Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency; or

3. (3) An associate degree and either:

   1. (a) Two years of human services related experience; or
   2. (b) One year of human services related experience and related training, coursework or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 409.050, ORS 418.005 & ORS 419B.021

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 409.050, ORS 418.005 & ORS 419B.021

History

CWP 125-2020, adopt filed 04/21/2020, effective 05/01/2020
CWP 54-2019, temporary adopt filed 12/30/2019, effective 01/01/2020 through 06/28/2020