Child Welfare Assistant

Oklahoma Human Services•Stillwater, OK

1d•$29,601 - $35,000

About The Position

This position is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Annual Salary: Level I H16A - $29,600.55 + Full State Employee Benefits Level II H16B - $31,819.20 + Full State Employee Benefits Level III H16C - $34,999.65 + Full State Employee Benefits Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. Minimum Qualifications Child Welfare Assistant I Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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 one of the following for the required experience: (a) six months of technical or vocational training course work; or (b) the completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university. Child Welfare Assistant II Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for the required experience. Child Welfare Assistant III Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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 thirty semester hours of college for the required experience. Job Responsibilities: Provides lower-level case management assistance and support for Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, and client families. Performs administrative support tasks and other related duties to include general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties. Schedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and others; arranges or provides transportation for children and clients. Interviews clients and their families and reports findings to assigned CWS. Advises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistance.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.
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 one of the following for the required experience: (a) six months of technical or vocational training course work; or (b) the completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university.
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 thirty semester hours of college for the required experience.
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 thirty semester hours of college for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Provides lower-level case management assistance and support for Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, and client families.
Performs administrative support tasks and other related duties to include general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
Schedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and others; arranges or provides transportation for children and clients.
Interviews clients and their families and reports findings to assigned CWS.
Advises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistance.