Child Welfare Specialist - Hiring Event, Sept. 30th

About the role

Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families for generations to come. If you have a passion for social work and making a difference in your local community, OKDHS has a place for you! Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans. Extensive training will be provided to new employees.

Pay

• Child Welfare Specialist, Level I: $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level II: $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level III: $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits

Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%. On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

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 Bachelor's Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist; OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Child Protective Services (CPS): 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.
• Family Centered Services (FCS): 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.
• Permanency Planning (PP): 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.
• Learn treatment and preventive services; Visit children in placement and conduct assessments of children and families; Refer families and children to services in the community; Participate in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, and prepare case reports and other documentation.
• 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.
• All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program.
• Travel is EXTENSIVE - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.