Child Welfare Specialist I / II / III - Hiring Event

Locations for this position will be in the following counties :

• Tulsa, Wagoner, Muskogee and Cherokee.
• 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.
• 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, January 7, 2026 From 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm. 102 NE 7th Street Wagoner, OK 74467   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.
• 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 strengthen 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Click here to see what it is like to work in Child Welfare.
• If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
• This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

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