Child Welfare Specialist - Protect & Reunite Families

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full State Employee Benefits

State vehicles provided

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) seeks Child Welfare Specialists in Watonga, OK. Extensive training is provided and you will work across CPS, FCS, and Permanency Planning programs to safeguard children and support families in our community.

Annual salaries range by level, with a 5% incentive for master’s degree holders and on-call bonuses of $100–$150 biweekly. A valid driver’s license and state vehicle access support travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Level I requires 90 college hours or 3 years of related child welfare experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Level II requires a bachelor’s degree (any field) or one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Level III requires a master’s degree, or a bachelor’s plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist, or two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect and protects the safety of children.
• Preserves and strengthens families to keep children at home when possible.
• Provides services for medical, educational, and physical needs of children; arranges permanent plans when return home isn’t feasible.
• Completes the Child Welfare Core Academy Training and participates in court hearings and related duties.

Education

Level I

Level II

Level III

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) seeks Child Welfare Specialists in Watonga, OK. Extensive training is provided and you will work across CPS, FCS, and Permanency Planning programs to safeguard children and support families in our community.

Annual salaries range by level, with a 5% incentive for master’s degree holders and on-call bonuses of $100–$150 biweekly. A valid driver’s license and state vehicle access support travel requirements.