Child Welfare Specialist - Hiring Event, Sept. 30th

About the role

This position is located in Logan, Lincoln, Payne and Canadian Counties and surrounding areas. Oklahoma Human Services is holding an in-person hiring event for several of our Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III positions. We are looking to hire on the spot.

Responsibilities

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect
• Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with any barriers that can result in the safety of their children to be at risk
• Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of the parents to keep the child in their own home with a focus on increasing safety for the child and family to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements
• Provides services to families that include involving family members as participants in their own treatment plan
• Provides placements for children which will meet their medical, educational, and physical needs
• Returns children to their own homes as soon as their needs can be met in the home of their parent(s), and arranges a permanent plan when return to the home is not possible
• Completes the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program
• Attends court hearings and provides testimony
• Consults with the District Attorney and other attorneys, and tribal partners regarding efforts to protect the child, reunite the family or other permanent plans for the child
• Provides direct services to children in placement

Requirements

• Child Welfare Specialist, Level I: 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.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level II: A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify; OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level III: A Master's degree; OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist; OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Qualifications

• Child Welfare Specialist, Level I: 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.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level II: A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify; OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level III: A Master's degree; OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist; OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Skills

• Passion for social work
• Ability to make a difference in the community
• Positive impact on the safety and well-being of children and families

Benefits

• Annual Salary Level I H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Annual Salary Level II H23B - $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Annual Salary Level III H23C - $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits

Pay

• Salary incentive for Master's Degree in Social Work: Additional 5%
• On-call positions receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

Schedule

• Extensive travel is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.
• State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits

Contact Information

To be considered for employment, applicants must bring a driver’s license, Social Security card, resume and an official copy of their college transcripts. For more information, email DHS.CAREERS@OKDHS.org Wednesday, September 30, 2026 ODOT Training Center 5307 NE 122 Oklahoma City, OK 73131 9:00 am - 4:00 pm