Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III

2 weeks ago


Tahlequah, United States Oklahoma Human Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

This position is located in Tahlequah, 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 - $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%.

Hours worked may include on-call, extended and/or weekend hours.

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

  • 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.

Announcement Number: 24-JD124

83004753/JR33585

Powered by JazzHR

yVb5kcxQPD



  • Tahlequah, United States Oklahoma Human Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionChild Welfare Assistant This position is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.Annual Salary:Level I    H16A - $29,600.55 + Full State Employee BenefitsLevel II   H16B - $31,819.20 + Full State Employee BenefitsLevel III  H16C - $34,999.65 + Full State Employee BenefitsTravel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's...


  • Tahlequah, United States Oklahoma Human Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis position is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.Child Support Specialist I/II Annual SalaryLevel I  H30A - $36,811.95+ Full State Employee BenefitsLevel II H30B - $39,571.76 + Full State Employee BenefitsJob-related is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.  We are looking...


  • Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary:Responsibilities include investigating home conditions of children, assess children's physical and psychological makeup, participating in committees and evaluating foster and adoptive homes.Job Duties:Performs initial screening and assessment of adoption cases. Prepares reports detailing screening and evaluation of assigned adoption cases for the...


  • Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Title: Office Clerk at [Company Name] Job Summary: Enters information into computer to prepare various documents and materials. Performs clerical tasks, verifies information, and assists callers. Job Duties: Prepare correspondences, bills, statements, and more through computer input. Process office materials like form letters and envelopes. Verify...

  • Clerk I, II, or III

    2 weeks ago


    Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary:Performs a variety of clerical duties including typing, entering data, filing, copying and faxing documents. Greets, assists, interviews and/or directs the public, applicants and/or clients. Verifies various types of information for accuracy. Prepares and delivers outgoing mail and stamps, sorts, logs and distributes incoming mail. Job...


  • Tahlequah, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary: Determines from notices and inquires received from courts and agencies across the United States as to the eligibility of Cherokee Children under the provisions of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act 25 USC et seq. and Tribal Code for purposes within Cherokee Nation as required for Cherokee Nation Indian Child Welfare Services, update...


  • Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary:Implements and supports Health Information Technology (IT) initiatives and is the primary technical resource responding to end-user incidents and requests report to the Service Desk. Provides first-level and second-level technical support and analyzes requirements of hardware and software for Health Services. Responsible for the installation,...


  • Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary:Architects/participates in designing, planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing windows based on web based software applications. Oversees and/or assists in the building and maintenance of server software based on departmental and company needs. Develops software documents, users' manuals, and instructs end users in usage of newly...


  • Tahlequah, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary: Sources, recruits, screens, and interviews candidates to fill organizational roles. Job Duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Consults with hiring managers to understand roles to be filled and profiles of ideal candidates. Reviews and assesses applicants education, experience, training, and other qualifications. Verifies employment...


  • Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary:Assists in the preparation of reports and analytical review of documentation processed for compliance with both federal laws and regulations and Cherokee Nation (CN) policies and procedures while making sure deadlines are met.Job Duties:Assists in preparation of internal/external reports. Maintains data integrity for assigned aspects of the...


  • Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary:Performs as the Health Applications Analyst for Information Technology (IT), providing Electronic Health Record (EHR) support to end-users. Assesses, plans, develops, designs, implements, enhances, maintains, and supports the Cerner Millennium Solutions associated to the position. Analyzes, evaluates, documents, and makes recommendations related...


  • Tahlequah, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary: Ensures compliance with federal standards on education, child health, and development, safety, and nutrition including eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance in the program. Job Duties: Assures that assigned center(s) meet all regulations governing center operations, including; CACFP, State Licensing, Cherokee Nation...


  • Tahlequah, United States CREOKS Health Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition covers Cherokee, Adair, and Sequoyah Counties Duties and Responsibilities:As a member of the Mobile Response Team, the Crisis Response Specialist (CRS) I is responsible for being on call when on shift to respond to crisis situations as identified by the CREOKS Spring Creek Operations Center and 988. The CRS is to...


  • Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary:This employee performs entry-level preventative maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds. Works under close supervision assists in monitoring building systems operations and performance. Utilizes several entry-level trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating...


  • Tahlequah, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary: The purpose of the Hospital Housekeeper I is to reduce the number of microorganisms that may come in contact with patients, visitors, staff, and the community. This position will maintain an orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment within the facility to assure that all areas comply with internal and external regulations on sanitation,...


  • Tahlequah, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary: The purpose of the Hospital Housekeeper I is to reduce the number of microorganisms that may come in contact with patients, visitors, staff, and the community. This position will maintain an orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment within the facility to assure that all areas comply with internal and external regulations on sanitation,...


  • Tahlequah, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary: The purpose of the Hospital Housekeeper I is to reduce the number of microorganisms that may come in contact with patients, visitors, staff, and the community. This position will maintain an orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment within the facility to assure that all areas comply with internal and external regulations on sanitation,...

  • Travel Rad Tech

    4 weeks ago


    Tahlequah, United States AlliedTravelCareers Full time

    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Prime HealthCare Staffing to find a qualified Rad Tech in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 74464!Pay Information$2,282 per weekAbout The PositionPrime HealthCare Staffing, a national health care staffing company with over 20 years in the business, is looking for an experienced CT Tech for our customer in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.Prime`s...


  • Tahlequah, United States AlliedTravelCareers Full time

    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Prime HealthCare Staffing to find a qualified Sterile Processing Tech in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 74464!Pay Information$1,398 per weekAbout The PositionPrime HealthCare Staffing, a national health care staffing company with over 20 years in the business, is looking for an experienced OR for our customer in Tahlequah, Oklahoma....


  • Tahlequah, United States Cherokee Nation Full time

    Job Summary: The purpose of the Hospital Housekeeper I is to reduce the number of microorganisms that may come in contact with patients, visitors, staff, and the community. This position will maintain an orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment within the facility to assure that all areas comply with internal and external regulations on sanitation,...