Child Welfare Assistant

oklahomadepartmentofhumanservices; Wewoka (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 seeks a Child Welfare Assistant in Wewoka, Oklahoma. The role involves assisting Child Welfare Specialists with case management, administrative support, and coordinating appointments and transportation for families and children.

Minimum qualifications span from six months of clerical or care experience to a year of government/non-profit social services clerical work, with higher levels requiring more experience in child welfare.

Qualifications

• Level I requires six months of clerical work or related care experience.
• Level II requires one year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services setting.
• Level III requires one year clerical experience plus two more years in a child welfare environment; or an equivalent education/experience.
• All levels require valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.

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 such as inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, and scheduling meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Schedules doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other appointments; 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; refers to community resources for assistance.

Education

Six months of general office clerical work or caring for children in a licensed daycare or public contact work

One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment

One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment plus two years in a child welfare setting

Job description

Child Welfare Assistant

This position is located in Wewoka, 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. Hours worked may be on‑call, extended and/or weekends.

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:

• 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.

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OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number:26-JD150

83007115/JR61997