Child Welfare Assistant
About The Position
The Child Welfare Assistant position is located in Chandler, Oklahoma, and involves paraprofessional child welfare case-management support. The assistant works with Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, client families, and other interested parties to support case activities. Travel is extensive; employees must have a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance. The position is classified at one of three levels, with annual salaries of $29,600.55 for Level I, $31,819.20 for Level II, or $34,999.65 for Level III. Full State Employee Benefits are offered. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
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 at a college or university may substitute for the experience.
- Child Welfare Assistant II: One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit 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 non-profit 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.
- Possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.
- Travel is extensive.
Responsibilities
- Assist Child Welfare Specialists, clients, client families, and other interested parties with a range of 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 CWS assess foster care placements as required by the court or an individualized service plan.
- Interview clients and their families and report findings to the assigned CWS, including information that may affect medical, financial, tribal affiliation, and psychiatric care and treatment plans.
- Perform administrative support and related duties, including general office work, entering case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
- Advise clients about available child welfare services and resources, provide specific program information, and refer clients to community resources for assistance.
- Assist CWS with case management during client meetings and with 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, client families, and others; and help clients achieve individualized service plans.
Benefits
- Full State Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
