Child Welfare Assistant

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

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is seeking a Child Welfare Assistant to support case management in Duncan, Waurika and Walters, OK. You will assist specialists, help families, schedule appointments, arrange transportation, and coordinate referrals to services and courts as required.

This state civil service position requires the ability to work with diverse clients, maintain confidential records, and navigate administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Six months of general office clerical work or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing care for children in a licensed day care facility, sales, or public contact work.
• One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services environment.
• One year of clerical experience in a government/non-profit social services environment plus two additional years in a child welfare setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete a full range of paraprofessional work supporting Child Welfare case management.
• Schedule doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other appointments; arrange transportation for children and clients.
• Coordinate referrals to other program areas, service providers, and the courts; assist in problem resolution and home visits for foster care placement assessments.
• Interview clients and families and report findings affecting medical, financial, tribal affiliation, and psychiatric care plans.
• Perform administrative duties including inputting case documentation, compiling data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings with clients and families.
• Advise clients of available child welfare services and resources; refer to community resources for assistance.

Skills

Clerical experience

Public contact

Education

Six months of clerical/public contact experience

One year clerical experience in government/non-profit

One year clerical + two years in child welfare

Job description

Child Welfare Assistant

This position is located in Duncan, Waurika and Walters, 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 Assistant II

• 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 assisting 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 reports 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.