Child Welfare Assistant

About the role

This position is located in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Travel is extensive. A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a full range of paraprofessional work supporting Child Welfare case management activities, including assistance to Child Welfare Specialists, clients, families, and other parties.
• Schedule appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other venues; arrange or provide transportation for children and clients.
• Coordinate referrals to other program areas, service providers, and the courts; assist in problem resolution; make home visits to aid Child Welfare Specialists in assessing foster care placement as required by court or individualized service plan.
• Interview clients and families and report findings that may affect medical, financial, tribal affiliation, and psychiatric care and treatment plans to the assigned Child Welfare Specialist.
• Perform administrative support tasks and related duties: general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
• Advise clients of available child welfare services and resources; provide specific program information and refer to community resources for assistance.
• Assist Child Welfare Specialists in case management during client meetings, obtaining services such as daycare or medical care; coordinate activities with law enforcement, courts, and other entities; provide reports to the courts.
• May assist in advocating for clients to obtain services; maintain communication among client, providers, family, and others; may help clients achieve individualized service plans.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications vary by level:

• Child Welfare Assistant I: Six months of experience in general office clerical work, providing care for children in a licensed day‑care facility, sales, or public contact work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (six months of technical/vocational training or 15 semester hours of college).
• Child Welfare Assistant II: One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non‑profit social services provider environment; or an equivalent combination (thirty semester hours of college).
• Child Welfare Assistant III: One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non‑profit social services provider environment plus two additional years of clerical experience in a child welfare environment; or an equivalent combination (thirty semester hours of college).

Pay

• Level I H16A – $29,600.55 per year + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H16B – $31,819.20 per year + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level III H16C – $34,999.65 per year + Full State Employee Benefits

Benefits

Full State Employee Benefits are provided with each salary level.