Child Welfare Assistant

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Chandler (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is hiring a Child Welfare Assistant in Chandler, Oklahoma. You will support Child Welfare Specialists with case management activities, coordinate referrals, and assist in home visits to assess foster care placement as needed by the court or service plans.

This role requires a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively; full state employee benefits apply. Salary varies by level (I–III) with defined scales.

Qualifications

• Six months clerical or care-related experience required at Assistant I.
• Education substitutions acceptable per policy guidance.
• Assistant II requires one year clerical in governmental/non-profit settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform paraprofessional case management support for CWS and clients.
• Schedule appointments for medical visits, family visits, court appearances; arrange transportation.
• Coordinate referrals to program areas, services, and courts; assist in problem resolution.
• Interview clients and families; report findings impacting care plans.
• Provide administrative support: data entry, file management, meetings, and documentation.
• Inform clients about available child welfare resources and services; refer to community resources.
• Assist in coordinating services with agencies, courts, and law enforcement.
• Support development of individualized service plans and advocate for client needs.

Skills

Clerical experience

Childcare experience

Education substitution options

Public contact work

Scheduling experience

Education

Six months clerical/office experience or equivalent

One year clerical experience in government/non-profit context

One year clerical + two years in child welfare environment (for III)

Job description

Child Welfare Assistant

This position is located in Chandler, Oklahoma.

Annual Salary:

• Level I H16A - $29,600.55+ Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H16B - $31,819.20+ Full State Employee Benefits
• Level III H16C - $34,999.65+ Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Assistant I

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of six months of experience in general office clerical work, providing care for children in a licensed day care facility, sales, or public contact work
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one of the following for the required experience: (a) six months of technical or vocational training course work; or (b) the completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university.

Child Welfare AssistantII

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for the required experience.

Child Welfare Assistant III

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment plus two additional years of clerical experience in a child welfare environment;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for the required experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the completion of a full range of paraprofessional work completing various Child Welfare case management activities such as providing assistance to Child Welfare Specialists, clients, client families, and other interested parties.
• Schedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other venues; arranges or provides transportation for child(ren) and clients.
• This may include coordinating referrals to other program areas, service providers, and the courts; assisting in problem resolution, and making home visits to assist CWS in assessing foster care placement as required by the court or individualized service plan.
• Interviews clients and their families and report findings, which may affect medical, financial, tribal affiliation, and psychiatric care and treatment plans, to assigned CWS.
• Performs administrative support tasks and other related duties including general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
• Advises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistance.
• Assists CWS in providing case management in client meetings, obtaining other services such as daycare or medical care; coordinating activities with law enforcement; courts, and other entities; providing reports to the courts.
• May assist in advocating for the client(s) in obtaining services; maintains communication among the client, providers, client’s family, and others; may assist clients in achieving individualized service plans.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number:26-BC255

83004003/JR696861