Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III

Oklahoma Human Services • Stillwater, OK

1d • 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

• For Level I: 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.
• For Level II: A bachelor's degree (in any field); OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• For Level III: 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.
• Must maintain required car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect.
• Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with any barriers that can result in the safety of their children to be at risk.
• Preserves and strengthen protective capacities of the parents to keep the child in their own home with a focus on increasing safety for the child and family to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements.
• 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.
• Learn treatment and preventive services.
• Visit children in placement and conduct assessments of children and families.
• Refer families and children to services in the community.
• Participate in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, and prepare case reports and other documentation.
• Attends court hearings and provides testimony.
• Consults with the District Attorney and other attorneys, and tribal partners regarding efforts to protect the child, reunite the family or other permanent plans for the child.
• Provides direct services to children in placement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• Salary incentive of an additional 5% for Master's Degree in Social Work
• Additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks for on-call positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees