Child Welfare Specialist I-III: Impact, Training, Growth

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 37,281 - 43,969; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Vinita, OK, is seeking qualified candidates for Child Welfare Specialist positions at Levels I–III. These roles involve protecting children, supporting families, and coordinating permanency plans within CPS, FCS, and PP programs.

Extensive training is provided. On-call and travel requirements apply, with driver’s license and insurance needed. Salary incentives include a 5% boost for Master’s degree holders and additional on-call bonuses.

Qualifications

• 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.
• For Level II: a bachelor's degree (in any field) OR one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• For Level III: a Master's degree OR a Bachelor's plus one year of experience OR two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect.
• Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with barriers that can risk their safety.
• Preserves and strengthen protective capacities of parents to keep the child in their own home and prevent out-of-home placements.
• Provides services to families including placements for children meeting medical, educational, and physical needs.
• Attends court hearings, prepares case reports, and collaborates with attorneys and tribal partners.

Education

90 hours from an accredited college or university

3 years of experience related to child welfare work

Bachelor's degree (in any field)

Master's degree

Bachelor's + 1 year experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Job description

The Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Vinita, OK, is seeking qualified candidates for Child Welfare Specialist positions at Levels I–III. These roles involve protecting children, supporting families, and coordinating permanency plans within CPS, FCS, and PP programs.

Extensive training is provided. On-call and travel requirements apply, with driver’s license and insurance needed. Salary incentives include a 5% boost for Master’s degree holders and additional on-call bonuses.