Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III

7 days ago

Oklahoma City, OK, United States Oklahoma Human Services Full time

This position is located in Oklahoma City, 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%.

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.
Preference may be given to applicants with 2 or more years of experience in Child Welfare.

Job Duties

All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program
  • Child Safety Meetings are a collaborative decision-making process conducted to periodically address the safety needs of each custodial child. CWS believes partnering with families in a manner that honors and respects the specific dynamics of the family unit leads to more effective interventions with families and increases child safety outcomes.
  • Position serves as a Family Meeting Continuum (FMC) Facilitator partnering with families in a manner that honors and respects the specific dynamics of the family unit to lead to more effective interventions with families and increase child safety outcomes.
  • Conducts Child Safety Meetings (CSM) to guide the decision-making process for determining the child's safety needs and the best intervention strategy during the Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation process.
  • Identifies and supports the family's natural network of relatives and significant others to participate in safety planning and as placement resources, when necessary.
  • Develops specific individualized interventions that permit the child to remain safely in the least-intrusive, least-restrictive environment. Explores alternative safety interventions as a contingency plan.
  • Plans, facilitates, and documents family meetings throughout the life of the case to provide families with a consistent moderator of family information and case dynamics.


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 [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-KM010

83008228/JR54750

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