Impactful Child Welfare Specialist — CPS & Family Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full State Employee Benefits

On-call bonus biweekly

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Clinton, Oklahoma, is hiring Child Welfare Specialists at Levels I–III to protect children and support families within CPS, FCS and Permanency Planning programs. Extensive training will be provided; salaries range by level from $37,280.75 to $43,968.62 plus full state benefits, with a 5% incentive for Master’s degree holders and possible on-call bonuses.

Positions require varying qualifications from college hours to master’s degree and career paths with

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

Responsibilities

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect under CPS.
• Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of parents under FCS to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements.
• Provides services to families, including placing children to meet medical, educational, and physical needs; and arranging permanent plans when return home is not possible.
• All new employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Master's degree

90 hours from accredited college/university

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Clinton, Oklahoma, is hiring Child Welfare Specialists at Levels I–III to protect children and support families within CPS, FCS and Permanency Planning programs. Extensive training will be provided; salaries range by level from $37,280.75 to $43,968.62 plus full state benefits, with a 5% incentive for Master’s degree holders and possible on-call bonuses.

Positions require varying qualifications from college hours to master’s degree and career paths with