Child Welfare Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Chance Employer

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is hiring a Child Welfare Assistant in Norman, Oklahoma. This Civil Service position has three levels with salaries ranging from $29,600.55 to $34,999.65 plus full state employee benefits.

Travel is extensive and a valid driver’s license and car insurance are required. The role provides lower-level case management support to Child Welfare Specialists, handles administrative duties, schedules appointments, and helps clients access services and community

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment for higher level (Assistant II).
• One year plus two additional years of clerical experience in a child welfare environment for Assistant III.

Responsibilities

• Provides lower-level case management assistance and support for Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, client families, and other interested parties.
• Performs administrative support tasks and other related duties to include general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
• Schedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and others; arranges or provides transportation for children and clients.
• Interviews clients and their families and reports findings to assigned CWS
• Advises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistance.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

Six months clerical experience

15 semester hours college

Job description

Child Welfare Assistant

This position is located in Norman, 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

• Provides lower-level case management assistance and support for Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, client families, and other interested parties.
• Performs administrative support tasks and other related duties to include general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
• Schedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and others; arranges or provides transportation for children and clients.
• Interviews clients and their families and reports findings to assigned CWS
• Advises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistance.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.