Child Welfare Specialist: Protect & Empower Families

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

On-call bonus

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Ponca City, Oklahoma is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist to investigate abuses, protect children, and support families within CPS, FCS, and PP programs. This role offers extensive training and opportunities to serve local communities.

Levels I-III vary by education and experience, with salary ranges from $37,280.75 to $43,968.62 per year, plus full state employee benefits and potential incentives for master's degree holders and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Level I requires 90 college hours OR 3 years related experience OR combination.
• Level II requires bachelor's degree OR one year as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Level III requires master's degree OR bachelor's + one year OR two years 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 to safety.
• Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of parents to keep the child in the home and increase safety.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Master's degree

90 hours from accredited college or university

Job description

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Ponca City, Oklahoma is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist to investigate abuses, protect children, and support families within CPS, FCS, and PP programs. This role offers extensive training and opportunities to serve local communities.

Levels I-III vary by education and experience, with salary ranges from $37,280.75 to $43,968.62 per year, plus full state employee benefits and potential incentives for master's degree holders and on-call duties.