Child Welfare Assistant Jobs

This position is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Travel: Extensive - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Annual Salary:

• Level II H16B - $31,819.20 + Full State Benefits
• Level I H16A - $29,600.55 + Full State Benefits
• Level III H16C - $34,999.65 + Full State Benefits

DHS offers free child care for all employees. This benefit will be in effect until September 30, 2023. For more information contact

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Assistant I

• Or, six months of providing care for children in a licensed daycare facility;
• Six months of experience with general office clerical work;
• Or, the completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university.
• Or, six months of vocational training coursework;

Child Welfare Assistant II

• Or a combination of education and experience.
• One year of clerical office experience in a governmental or non-profit environment;

Child Welfare Assistant III

• One year of clerical office experience/combination of education and experience, PLUS two years of clerical experience in a Child Welfare field.

Job responsibilities:

• Assists CWS in providing case management in client meetings, obtaining other services such as daycare or medical care; coordinating activities with law enforcement; courts, and other entities; providing reports to the courts.
• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.
• Advises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistance.
• Responsible for the completion of a full range of paraprofessional work completing various Child Welfare case management activities such as providing assistance to Child Welfare Specialists, clients, client families, and other interested parties.
• This may include coordinating referrals to other program areas, service providers, and the courts; assisting in problem resolution, and making home visits to assist CWS in assessing foster care placement as required by the court or individualized service plan.
• Performs administrative support tasks and other related duties including general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
• Schedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other venues; arranges or provides transportation for child(ren) and clients.
• Interviews clients and their families and report findings, which may affect medical, financial, tribal affiliation, and psychiatric care and treatment plans, to assigned CWS.
• May assist in advocating for the client(s) in obtaining services; maintains communication among the client, providers, client’s family, and others; may assist clients in achieving individualized service plans.

If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number - 23-BB171

83010730/JR17694

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