Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III

Oklahoma Human Services; Okmulgee (OK); On-site; USD 37,280 - 43,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full State Employee Benefits

On-call bonus (biweekly $100-$150)

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, seeks a Child Welfare Specialist to work across CPS, FCS, and Permanency Planning programs. The role includes investigating abuse or neglect, ensuring child safety, and helping families access services to achieve stable outcomes.

Extensive training will be provided. Positions include on-call responsibilities with a biweekly bonus; salary levels range with state employee benefits, and a Master’s degree adds a 5% incentive.

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of experience related to child welfare work.
• A Master’s degree qualifies for 5% salary incentive.

Responsibilities

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect.
• Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families.
• Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of parents.
• Provides services to families including placement and permanency planning.
• Participates in training and court hearings; prepares case reports and documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Master's degree

90 hours college credit

Job description

This position is located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well‑being of children and families for generations to come. If you have a passion for social work and making a difference in your local community, OKDHS has a place for you! Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans.

Extensive training will be provided to new employees.

Annual Salary

• Level I H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H23B - $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level III H23C - $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits

Applicants who possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.

On‑call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities. Hours worked may include on‑call, extended and/or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Specialist, Level I

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university
• 3 years of experience related to child welfare work
• A combination of education and experience

Child Welfare Specialist, Level II

• A bachelor’s degree (in any field) to qualify
• One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Child Welfare Specialist, Level III

• A Master’s degree
• A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Job Duties

This position job responsibilities may be in one or more of the following, within Child Welfare Programs.

Child Protective Services (CPS)

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect
• Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with any barriers that can result in the safety of their children being at risk

Family Centered Services (FCS)

• Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of the parents to keep the child in their own home with a focus on increasing safety for the child and family to prevent unnecessary out‑of‑home placements

Permanency Planning (PP)

• Provides services to families that include involving family members as participants in their own treatment plan
• Provides placements for children which will meet their medical, educational, and physical needs
• Returns children to their own homes as soon as their needs can be met in the home of their parent(s), and arranges a permanent plan when return to the home is not possible

Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

• Learn treatment and preventive services
• Visit children in placement and conduct assessments of children and families
• Refer families and children to services in the community
• Participate in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, and prepare case reports and other documentation
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony
• Consult with the District Attorney and other attorneys, and tribal partners regarding efforts to protect the child, reunite the family or other permanent plans for the child
• Provide direct services to children in placement
• And other duties as assigned

Travel

Must possess a valid driver’s license and must maintain required car insurance. State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.

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-JD130

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