Child Welfare Case Support Specialist

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

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.