Child Welfare Specialist

7 days ago


Wagoner, Oklahoma, United States Oklahoma Human Services Full time

Job Title: Child Welfare Specialist

Job Summary:

Oklahoma Human Services is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Specialist to provide day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities. This includes maintenance of all foster, kinship, and adoptive families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.
  • Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.
  • Completes family assessments and reassesses annually.
  • Reviews child's history and coordinates placement of children.

Requirements:

  • 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.

Salary and Benefits:

Level I H23A - $37, Full State Employee Benefits

Level II H23B - $40, Full State Employee Benefits

Level III H23C - $43, 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.

Travel Requirements:

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.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.



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