Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III - Post Adoption

Oklahoma Human Services • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • $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.

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. (Level I)
• A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify; OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist. (Level II)
• 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. (Level III)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.
• All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

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

• Position serves with Post Adoption Outreach following up with Post Adoptive families.
• Advises of available services and resources; provides specific program information and refers to community resources and/or a Clinical Social Worker for assistance.
• Carries a partial caseload of post adoptive cases and conducts annual renewals, process DOC requests and renewals, and provide support and referral assistance to families.
• Assist clinical social workers during parent coaching sessions conducted in the home with families.
• Conducts both adolescent and virtual parent support groups.
• Conducts ongoing virtual webinars (lunch & learns and other types) at least once per month.
• Develops presentations or facilitate with other speakers across disciplines and create informational flyers to disseminate across the state.
• Manage and update content for the Post Adoption Services website to include the creation of new content and newsletter page.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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