Child Welfare Assistant

Oklahoma Human Services•Wewoka, OK

5d•$29,601 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Welfare Assistant performs paraprofessional work supporting Child Welfare Specialists with lower-level child welfare case management activities. The role assists specialists, clients, clients’ families, and other interested parties, including by scheduling appointments and arranging or providing transportation for children and clients. Appointments and activities may include doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other venues. The position may coordinate referrals to other program areas, service providers, and courts; assist with problem resolution; and make home visits to help Child Welfare Specialists assess foster care placements when required by a court or individualized service plan. The assistant interviews clients and their families and reports findings to the assigned specialist that may affect medical, financial, tribal affiliation, and psychiatric care and treatment plans. Administrative and related duties include general office work, entering case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings. The assistant informs clients about available child welfare services and resources, provides program information, and may refer clients to community resources. The role may also support case management during client meetings, help obtain services such as daycare or medical care, coordinate activities with law enforcement, courts, and other entities, and provide reports to courts. The assistant may advocate for clients seeking services, maintain communication among clients, providers, families, and others, and help clients work toward individualized service plans. The position is located in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Travel is extensive. A valid driver’s license and required car insurance must be maintained. Hours worked may be on-call, extended, and/or on weekends. Annual salaries vary by level: Level I, $29,600.55; Level II, $31,819.20; and Level III, $34,999.65. Full State Employee Benefits are offered.

Requirements

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 completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university may substitute for the required 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 required 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 required experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain required car insurance.
Must be able to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

Assist Child Welfare Specialists, clients, client families, and other interested parties with lower-level child welfare case management activities.
Schedule doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and other appointments or 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 help assess foster care placements as required by a court or individualized service plan.
Interview clients and their families and report relevant findings to the assigned Child Welfare Specialist.
Perform administrative support, including general office duties, entering case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings.
Advise clients about child welfare services and resources, provide program information, and refer them to community resources as appropriate.
Assist with case management in client meetings and help clients obtain services such as daycare or medical care.
Coordinate activities with law enforcement, courts, and other entities, and provide reports to courts.
May advocate for clients seeking services, maintain communication among clients, providers, families, and others, and help clients achieve individualized service plans.