Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III/IV - Advocacy

Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public service team as a Child Welfare Specialist in Oklahoma City, where you will investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, coordinating services in a critical support role. This position requires strong investigative skills and a commitment to supporting children and families in need. Full state employee benefits are included along with competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications in an impactful public service environment.

Benefits

Full State Employee Benefits

On-call Bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor's degree in any field or 1 year experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Master's degree or 2 years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex allegations of child abuse and neglect.
• Conduct interviews, research, and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide treatment and services to children and families.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Investigation

Coordination

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• 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
• Level IV H23D - $52,217.89 + 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.

Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Specialist,Level I

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

Child Welfare Specialist,Level II

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

Child Welfare Specialist, Level III

• A Master's degree;
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level IV

• Master's Degree plus one year of experience in professional social work in child welfare programs.
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus two years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• ORThree years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Responsibilities

• Position serves as a Specialist at the Child Advocacy Center, investigating complex allegations of abuse and neglect, coordinating services between Child Welfare, the customer and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

• Conduct complex investigations of child abuse or neglect. This process involves interviews, investigations, research and critical thinking, working closely with the local MDT partners.

• Provide extensive treatment and other services to children and families.

• Unit covers on-call 24/7 for all serious allegations of abuse/neglect for the county.

If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 25-BC092

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