Child Welfare Specialist - Hiring Event, Nov. 18th

Oklahoma Human Services•El Reno, OK

7d•$37,281 - $43,969•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma Human Services is hiring Child Welfare Specialists at Levels I, II, and III for Canadian County and surrounding areas. The role offers the opportunity to support the safety and well-being of children and families through Child Protective Services, Family Centered Services, and Permanency Planning. Extensive training is provided, and all new employees complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program. Travel is extensive; a valid driver’s license and required car insurance must be maintained. State vehicles are available for work duties. The hiring event is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno, Oklahoma. Applicants must bring a driver’s license, Social Security card, resume, and official college transcripts to be considered. Annual salaries are $37,280.75 for Level I, $40,077.79 for Level II, and $43,968.62 for Level III, plus full state employee benefits. Applicants with a Master’s Degree in Social Work receive a 5% salary incentive. On-call positions receive an additional bonus of $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

Requirements

Level I: Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university, or three years of experience related to child welfare work, or a combination of education and experience.
Level II: A bachelor’s degree in any field, or one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
Level III: A master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist, or two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain required car insurance.
Applicants must bring a driver’s license, Social Security card, resume, and an official copy of college transcripts to the hiring event.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in Social Work qualifies for a 5% salary incentive.

Responsibilities

Investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect and help protect children’s safety.
Provide services to address family barriers that may put children’s safety at risk.
Preserve and strengthen parents’ protective capacities so children can remain safely in their homes and unnecessary out-of-home placements can be prevented.
Involve family members in treatment planning and provide placements that meet children’s medical, educational, and physical needs.
Return children to their homes when their needs can be met there, or arrange a permanent plan when reunification is not possible.
Learn and use treatment and preventive services.
Visit children in placement and conduct assessments of children and families.
Refer families and children to community services.
Participate in child abuse and neglect investigations and prepare case reports and other documentation.
Attend court hearings and provide testimony.
Consult with the District Attorney, other attorneys, and tribal partners about protecting children, reunifying families, or developing other permanent plans.
Provide direct services to children in placement.
Perform other duties as assigned.