Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III
Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States, 74403
This position is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency gives you 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!
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 receive a 5% salary incentive.
On‑call positions receive a 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) qualifies
OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
Child Welfare Specialist, Level III
A Master’s degree
OR a Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
Job Duties Child Protective Services (CPS)
Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect
Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with barriers that can result in risk to the child
Family Centered Services (FCS)
Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of parents to keep the child in their own home while increasing safety for the child and family to prevent unnecessary out‑of‑home placements
Permanency Planning (PP)
Provides services that involve family members as participants in their own treatment plan
Provides placements for children that 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
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
Attend court hearings and provide testimony
Consult 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
Provide direct services to children in placement
And other duties as assigned
Travel 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.
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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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 receive a 5% salary incentive.
On‑call positions receive a 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) qualifies
OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
Child Welfare Specialist, Level III
A Master’s degree
OR a Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
Job Duties Child Protective Services (CPS)
Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect
Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with barriers that can result in risk to the child
Family Centered Services (FCS)
Preserves and strengthens protective capacities of parents to keep the child in their own home while increasing safety for the child and family to prevent unnecessary out‑of‑home placements
Permanency Planning (PP)
Provides services that involve family members as participants in their own treatment plan
Provides placements for children that 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
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
Attend court hearings and provide testimony
Consult 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
Provide direct services to children in placement
And other duties as assigned
Travel 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.
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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