Adoptions Specialist I/II/III

6 days ago


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

This position is located in Muskogee, 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. All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

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%.

On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

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.

Adoption services helps eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for every waiting child for whom adoption is the goal.  
 

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 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

  • Position serves with Wendy's Wonderful Kids (WWK) to help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for the longest-waiting children in foster care, which are most often teenagers, children with special needs, and siblings who are too often overlooked.
  • Consult with other Child Welfare Specialists within other programs to assist in the identification and preparation of foster children for a successful transition with an adoptive family. 
  • Recruits, screens, and prepares prospective adoptive families.
  • Assists with the adoption application process and approves or disapproves applicants.
  • Participates in on-call rotation.

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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-BB230

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