Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III

Overview This position is located in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means positively impacting the safety and well-being of children and families. Extensive training will be provided to new employees. Salary Level I H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits Level II H23B - $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits Level III H23C - $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits Applicants who possess a Master\'s Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%. On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Child Welfare Specialist, 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. Child Welfare Specialist, Level II A bachelor\'s degree (in any field) to qualify; OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist. 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. Job Duties This position\'s responsibilities may be in one or more of the following areas within Child Welfare Programs. Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect. Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families overcome barriers that place children at risk. Family Centered Services (FCS) Preserves and strengthens the protective capacities of parents to keep the child in the home, focusing on safety and preventing unnecessary out-of-home placements. Permanency Planning (PP) Provides services involving family members as participants in the treatment plan. Provides placements for children meeting medical, educational, and physical needs. Returns children to their own homes when possible and arranges a permanent plan if return is not possible. New Employee Training All new employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program, including: learning treatment and preventive services, visiting children in placement and assessing families, referring families to community services, participating in investigations and documenting case information, attending court hearings and providing testimony, consulting with legal partners, providing direct services to children in placement, and other duties as assigned. Travel Travel is extensive. A valid driver\'s license and maintained car insurance are required. State vehicles will be available to carry out duties. Apply Questions: View email address on click.appcast.io OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma Department Of Human Services