Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III

Child Welfare SpecialistThis position is located in Ada, Oklahoma. 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.Annual SalaryLevel I H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee BenefitsLevel II H23B - $40,077.79 + Full State Employee BenefitsLevel III H23C - $43,968.62 + Full State Employee BenefitsApplicants 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. Hours worked may include on-call, extended and/or weekend hours.Minimum QualificationsChild Welfare Specialist, Level ICompletion 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 IIA bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify;OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.Child Welfare Specialist, Level IIIA 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.Job DutiesThis position job responsibilities may be in one or more of the following, 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 with any barriers that can result in the safety of their children to be at risk.Family Centered Services (FCS)*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.Permanency Planning (PP)*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.All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training ProgramLearn 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,And other duties as assigned.Travel is EXTENSIVE - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.