This position is located in Oklahoma City, 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.
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
Position serves within a specialized regional unit for Family Meeting Continuum (FMC).
Participates in Child Safety Meetings (CSM) to guide the decision-making process for determining the child’s safety needs and the best intervention strategy during the Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation process
Position plans, facilitates, and documents family meetings throughout the life of the case in order to provide families a consistent moderator of family information and case dynamics
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.
If you have questions, please contact
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 24-BC185
83000571/JR34055
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