Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III - TRU Unit

Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is hiring Child Welfare Specialists for its Triage Response Unit, responsible for critical investigations into child abuse and neglect. Candidates will need to conduct interviews, assess safety, and coordinate with law enforcement agencies. Positions available at multiple levels, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Full State Employee Benefits

Salary incentive for Master's Degree

On-call pay bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 college hours or 3 years of experience in child welfare.
• Bachelor's degree or 1 year experience as Child Welfare Specialist for Level II.
• Bachelor's degree plus 1 year experience for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial investigations into reports of abuse and neglect.
• Initiates procedures to remove a child from potential danger.
• Participates in Child Safety Meetings and coordinates with law enforcement.

Skills

Child Welfare Work

Investigative Skills

Documentation Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III - TRU Unit

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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

Shift-diff pay is paid after standard hours. Schedule for this position is 1:30 pm - 12:00 am S, M, F, Sat, or 2 pm-12:00 am Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs

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 OCCASIONAL. Must possess a valid driver's license and must 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

• OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Responsibilities

• Position serves with the Triage Response Unit (TRU), which completes the initial investigations before case assignment to Child Protective Services for completion.
• Conducts initial interviews into reports of abuse and neglect. Requests documentation from law enforcement, medical providers, etc. Assesses child safety and recommends appropriate level of intervention.
• Initiates procedures to remove the child from the home; coordinates activities with law enforcement entities and district attorney's office; provides reports to the courts.
• Participates in meetings with Child Safety Meetings (CSM) and other CW programs.

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This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

*83008245/JR42518, 83006483/JT44639

About the company

Oklahoma (/ˌoʊkləˈhoʊmə/) is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by the state of Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on t...

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