Impact-Driven Child Welfare Specialist (Training Included)

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Tishomingo (OK); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full state employee benefits

On-call bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Oklahoma is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist in positions located in Tishomingo and Ardmore. The role involves working across CPS, FCS, and Permanency Planning and contributing to safety and permanency for children.

Extensive training is provided. Salary levels I–III range from $37,280.75 to $43,968.62 with a 5% incentive for Master’s degrees and on-call bonuses of $100–$150 every two weeks. On-site travel is extensive.

Formación

• Minimum qualifications include 90 hours from an accredited college or university; or 3 years of related child welfare experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Level II requires a bachelor's degree (in any field) or one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Level III requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus one year of experience, or two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Responsabilidades

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect.
• Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families overcome barriers that risk the child's safety.
• Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of parents to keep the child at home when safe.
• Provide placements for children meeting their medical, educational, and physical needs and arrange permanent plans if return home is not possible.
• Complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program and participate in investigations, court hearings, and related duties.

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree (in any field)

90 hours of college coursework

One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Descripción del empleo

Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Oklahoma is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist in positions located in Tishomingo and Ardmore. The role involves working across CPS, FCS, and Permanency Planning and contributing to safety and permanency for children.

Extensive training is provided. Salary levels I–III range from $37,280.75 to $43,968.62 with a 5% incentive for Master’s degrees and on-call bonuses of $100–$150 every two weeks. On-site travel is extensive.