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
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
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.
Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III • Oklahoma City, OK
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