Child Welfare Assistant

Oklahoma Human Services•Altus, OK

1d•$29,601 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Welfare Assistant performs paraprofessional child welfare case management activities in support of Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, client families, and other interested parties. The position is located in Altus, Oklahoma, and involves extensive travel. A valid driver’s license and required car insurance must be maintained. The role includes coordinating appointments, transportation, referrals, client services, and communication among clients, providers, families, courts, law enforcement, and other entities. It also includes administrative support and assisting CWS with client meetings, home visits, service plans, and court reporting. Annual salary depends on level: Level I (H16A) $29,600.55; Level II (H16B) $31,819.20; Level III (H16C) $34,999.65. Full State Employee Benefits are offered.

Requirements

For Child Welfare Assistant I: six months of experience in general office clerical work, providing care for children in a licensed day care facility, sales, or public contact work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting six months of technical or vocational training coursework or completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university for the required experience.
For Child Welfare Assistant II: one year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours of college for the required experience.
For Child Welfare Assistant III: one year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment plus two additional years of clerical experience in a child welfare environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours of college for the required experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain required car insurance.
Travel is extensive.

Responsibilities

Complete paraprofessional child welfare case management activities in support of Child Welfare Specialists, clients, client families, and other interested parties.
Schedule appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other venues; arrange or provide transportation for children and clients.
Coordinate referrals to other program areas, service providers, and courts; assist with problem resolution; and make home visits to assist CWS in assessing foster care placement as required by the court or an individualized service plan.
Interview clients and their families and report findings to assigned CWS that may affect medical, financial, tribal affiliation, and psychiatric care and treatment plans.
Perform administrative support and general office duties, input case documentation, compile social and economic data, schedule activities, and assist in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
Advise clients about available child welfare services and resources, provide program information, and refer clients to community resources for assistance.
Assist CWS with case management in client meetings and obtaining services such as daycare or medical care; coordinate activities with law enforcement, courts, and other entities; and provide reports to courts.
Assist in advocating for clients to obtain services, maintain communication among clients, providers, families, and others, and help clients achieve individualized service plans.