Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III - Permanency Planning Relief Unit

Oklahoma Human Services • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • $37,281 - $43,969 • Onsite

About The Position

Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families for generations to come. If you have a passion for social work and making a difference in your local community, OKDHS has a place for you! Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans. Extensive training will be provided to new employees. Position serves in a specialized regional unit that provides expert support during non-office hours and to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of after-hour permanency planning processes.

Requirements

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university.
• OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work.
• OR a combination of education and experience.
• A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify.
• OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• A Master's degree.
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to families that include involving family members as participants in their own treatment plan.
• Provides placements for children which will meet their medical, educational, and physical needs.
• Returns children to their own homes as soon as their needs can be met in the home of their parent(s) and arranges a permanent plan when return to the home is not possible.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.
• Shift-diff pay is paid after standard hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level