Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III
Oklahoma Department of Human Services · Muskogee, OK · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$37k/yrFull-time
Job Duties
- Child Protective Services (CPS): Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect.
- 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.
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.
Pay
- 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
Benefits
- Salary incentive of an additional 5% for applicants with a Master's Degree in Social Work.
- On-call positions receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.
Travel
- 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.
Additional Information
- Click here to see what it is like to work in Child Welfare.
- If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org.