Child Welfare Specialist I​/II​/III

Overview

This position may be located in Wewoka, Oklahoma.

Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families for generations to come. If you have a passion for social work and making a difference in your local community, OKDHS has a place for you. Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans.

Extensive training will be provided to new employees.

Annual Salary

• Level I H23A: $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H23B: $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level III H23C: $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits

Applicants who possess a Master s Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.

On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level I

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university
• OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work
• OR A combination of education and experience.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level II

• A bachelor s degree (in any field) to qualify
• OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Child Welfare Specialist, Level III

• A Master s degree
• OR a Bachelor’s Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

This position job responsibilities may be in one or more of the following, within Child Welfare Programs.

Child Protective Services (CPS)

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect
• Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with any barriers that can result in the safety of their children

Family Centered Services (FCS)

• Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of the parents to keep the child in their own home with a focus on increasing safety for the child and family to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements

Permanency Planning (PP)

• Provides services to families that include involving family members as participants in their own treatment plan
• Provides placements for children which will meet their medical, educational, and physical needs
• Returns children to their own homes as soon as their needs can be met in the home of their parent(s), and arranges a permanent plan when return to the home is not possible

All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

• Learn treatment and preventive services;
• Visit children in placement and conduct assessments of children and families;
• Refer families and children to services in the community;
• Participate in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, and prepare case reports and other documentation;
• Attends court hearings and provides testimony;
• Consults with the District Attorney and other attorneys, and tribal partners regarding efforts to protect the child, reunite the family or other permanent plans for the child;
• Provides direct services to children in placement,
• And other duties as assigned

Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver s license and must maintain required car insurance. State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-BB027

/JR52958, /JR23877, /JR53908

Contact: DHS.Careers