Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III

This position is located in Atoka, Oklahoma.

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.

Annual Salary

• Level I H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H23B - $40,077.79 \+ Full State Employee Benefits
• Level III H23C \- $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.

Hours worked may include on-call, extended and/or weekend hours._

Minimum 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.

Job Duties

This position job responsibilities may be in one or more of the following, within Child Welfare Programs.

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.

All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

• 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,
• And other duties as assigned.

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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.

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If you have questions, please contact [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#33777b601d70524156564140735c58575b401d5c4154)

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-JD185

*83003536/JR63840, 83010661/JR65042