Child Welfare Specialist I/Ii

This position is located in Poteau, 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 - $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H23B - $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 - To qualify, the applicant must have a bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level II - To qualify, the applicant must have a master's degree, OR a bachelor's degree, and one year of professional social work experience.

Employee Benefits

• Technology such as a laptop and cell phone
• Overtime plans or comp paid time off for Child Welfare Workers
• Teleworking plans
• Health Benefit Allowance to significantly cover the cost of health, dental, and vision plans on top of your regular salary,
• State-matched retirement contribution plans
• 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation leave, and 15 days of paid sick leave per year
• Employee Assistance Program offers 12 free counseling sessions annually and 24/7 access to a crisis-trained staff
• Mileage reimbursement

Job Duties - Level I

• Attends court hearings and provides testimony;
• Provides direct services to children in placement,
• Learn treatment and preventive services;
• Participate in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, and prepare case reports and other documentation;
• Visit children in placement and conduct assessments of children and families;
• And other duties as assigned.
• Refer families and children to services in the community;
• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.
• 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;
• Complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

Job Duties - Level II

• Completes evaluations and approves or disapproves applicants;
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Prepare and coordinate legal documents for presentation to the court, attend court hearings and provide testimony,
• Initiate procedures to remove the child from the home if in present danger;
• Coordinate actions with law enforcement entities and the District Attorney;
• May perform duties of Level I Plus:
• Conducts home visits and reviews the child's psycho-social, medical, developmental, and education histories;
• Provide social work services to families applying or approved for adoption or foster care; recruit and train foster and adoptive parents;
• Facilitates and participates in family team meetings.
• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.
• Complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program
• Employees receive intakes and assess or investigate allegations of abuse or neglect completing appropriate documentation, and assess child safety and recommend the appropriate level of intervention;

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, or mileage reimbursement if personal vehicles are used.

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-KM238

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