Child Welfare Assistant

Oklahoma Human Services•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$29,601 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Welfare Assistant provides lower-level case management assistance and support to Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, client families, and other interested parties. The role also performs administrative and general office duties, documents cases, compiles social and economic data, and schedules and assists with meetings. The position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, involves extensive travel, and offers multiple shifts. A valid driver’s license and required car insurance must be maintained. Annual salaries are $29,600.55 at Level I, $31,819.20 at Level II, and $34,999.65 at Level III, plus full state employee benefits.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license and 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; alternatively, six months of technical or vocational training coursework or 15 semester hours from a college or university may substitute for the experience.
Child Welfare Assistant II: One year of clerical experience in a governmental or nonprofit social services provider environment; alternatively, 30 semester hours of college may substitute for the experience.
Child Welfare Assistant III: One year of clerical experience in a governmental or nonprofit social services provider environment, plus two additional years of clerical experience in a child welfare environment; alternatively, 30 semester hours of college may substitute for the experience.
Travel is extensive.

Responsibilities

Provide lower-level case management assistance and support to Child Welfare Specialists, clients, client families, and other interested parties.
Perform administrative support and general office duties, input case documentation, and compile social and economic data.
Schedule and assist with meetings involving clients, parents, and other interested parties.
Schedule appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other needs.
Arrange or provide transportation for children and clients.
Interview clients and their families and report findings to the assigned Child Welfare Specialist.
Advise clients about available child welfare services and resources, provide program information, and refer clients to community resources when appropriate.