Drew Taylor
Bend
Summary
Dedicated Caseworker with extensive experience in child welfare and supervision. Specializes in advocating for children's rights, navigating legal complexities, and collaborating with community partners to ensure child safety and well-being. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills to achieve positive outcomes in high-risk situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Specialist 1 – Child Protective Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
Bend
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct child safety assessments of alleged abuse or neglect using the Oregon Safety Model.
- Provide guidance on complex cases, documentation standards, and safety-based decision-making.
- Collaborate with supervisors and community partners to support child safety and timely outcomes.
- Led onboarding and mentoring initiatives for new workers as Lead Worker in CPS unit, enhancing team integration and support..
Child Welfare Supervisor 2 – Permanency
Oregon Department of Human Services
Bend
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised diverse staff, including permanency caseworkers, family time coordinators, case aides, paralegals, and a district coaching and training specialist, to enhance team collaboration and service delivery.
- Participated in complex case planning and placement decisions, ensuring alignment with child safety and permanency outcomes.
- Planned, assigned, and reviewed staff work to ensure compliance with child welfare policy, best practice standards, and timeliness requirements.
- Oversaw staff performance according to specific job responsibilities and expectations.
- Collaborated with district leadership and training resources to support onboarding and trial service for new child welfare staff.
- Earned positive feedback from staff and leadership for adaptability and effective decision-making in supervisory role.
- Child Welfare
Social Service Specialist 1 – Child Protective Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
Bend
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted CPS investigations into abuse or neglect allegations, performing safety assessments and managing ongoing casework to ensure child safety.
- Engaged families, caregivers, and community partners to collaboratively enhance child safety and promote well-being.
- Prepared court-related documentation and maintained case records to ensure compliance and support legal processes.
- Assisted in child welfare initiatives to promote safety and support for families.
Case Management Coordinator
Oregon Department of Human Services
Bend
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained comprehensive records of child abuse and neglect assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated documentation, correspondence, filing, and data entry processes for caseworkers to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to child welfare programs by facilitating communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Portland State University
Portland, OR05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Portland State University
Portland, OR05-2022
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR08-2020
Skills
- Child protective services (CPS) expertise
- Staff supervision
- Oregon safety model
- Policy compliance
- Case consultation
- Trauma-informed practice
- Leadership skills
- Documentation management
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Social Service Specialist 1 – Child Protective Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
03.2025 - Current
Child Welfare Supervisor 2 – Permanency
Oregon Department of Human Services
07.2024 - 03.2025
Social Service Specialist 1 – Child Protective Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
02.2022 - 07.2024
Case Management Coordinator
Oregon Department of Human Services
09.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Portland State University
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree
Central Oregon Community College