Child Welfare Specialist - Train, Protect & Reunite Fam

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Muskogee (OK); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full state employee benefits

Extensive training provided

Travel opportunities with state car

Zusammenfassung

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services is seeking Child Welfare Specialists (Level I–III) to serve in Region 4 with a roving unit in Muskogee. The role involves CPS investigations, family-centered services, and permanency planning to protect children and support families.

Extensive training is provided for new employees. Travel is extensive; a valid driver's license and state vehicle use are provided as needed. A Master's degree may yield salary incentives.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree (in any field) required for Level II; Masters for Level III as applicable.
• On-call positions may require extended and/or weekend hours; travel is extensive and must have a valid driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect and protects the safety of children.
• Provides services to help families with barriers to safety and wellbeing.
• Preserves and strengthens protective capacities to keep the child in the home when possible.
• Provides placements and permanency planning for children and assists in court processes.

Kenntnisse

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Child welfare experience

Jobbeschreibung

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services is seeking Child Welfare Specialists (Level I–III) to serve in Region 4 with a roving unit in Muskogee. The role involves CPS investigations, family-centered services, and permanency planning to protect children and support families.

Extensive training is provided for new employees. Travel is extensive; a valid driver's license and state vehicle use are provided as needed. A Master's degree may yield salary incentives.