This position may be located in Wagoner, Muskogee, or Tahlequah, 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 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.

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.

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

All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program.

Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities. This includes maintenance of all foster, kinship, and adoptive families.

Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.
Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.
Completes family assessments and reassesses annually.
Reviews child’s history and coordinates placement of children.

If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 24-BC279

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Oklahoma Department Of Human Services

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