OAR 413-002-0000: Minimum Qualifications For Persons Conducting Investigation or Making Determination Regarding a Child

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) A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human services; or (2) A bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services and either: (a) One year of human services related experience; or (b) Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency; or (3) An associate degree and either: (a) Two years of human services related experience; or (b) One year of human services related experience and related training, coursework or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.