Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III
Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States, 74074
Child Welfare Specialist – Level I, II, III
Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this position offers extensive training for new employees and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on child and family safety.
Salary and Benefits
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 with a Master’s Degree in Social Work receive an additional 5% salary incentive. On‑call positions earn an extra bonus of $100 to $150 every two weeks, according to responsibilities. Hours may include on‑call, extended, and/or weekend shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Child Welfare Specialist, Level I
Completion of 90 hours of accredited college coursework; or
Three years of child welfare experience; or
A combination of education and experience.
Child Welfare Specialist, Level II
A bachelor’s degree in any field; or
One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
Child Welfare Specialist, Level III
A Master’s degree; or
Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience; or
Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
Job Duties
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Protect child safety and provide services to mitigate risk barriers.
Family Centered Services (FCS)
Preserve and strengthen parental protective capacities to keep children at home, focusing on safety and preventing unnecessary out‑of‑home placements.
Permanency Planning (PP)
Engage families in their own treatment plans.
Arrange appropriate placements meeting medical, educational, and physical needs.
Return children to parents when feasible; establish permanent plans otherwise.
Core Academy Training
Learn treatment and preventive services.
Visit children in placement and conduct assessments.
Refer families and children to community services.
Participate in investigations, prepare case reports, and attend court hearings.
Provide testimony and consult with attorneys and tribal partners.
Offer direct services to children in placement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel is extensive; a valid driver’s license and car insurance are required. State vehicles provided.
Contact Information For questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org.
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 25‑GH254
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Salary and Benefits
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 with a Master’s Degree in Social Work receive an additional 5% salary incentive. On‑call positions earn an extra bonus of $100 to $150 every two weeks, according to responsibilities. Hours may include on‑call, extended, and/or weekend shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Child Welfare Specialist, Level I
Completion of 90 hours of accredited college coursework; or
Three years of child welfare experience; or
A combination of education and experience.
Child Welfare Specialist, Level II
A bachelor’s degree in any field; or
One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
Child Welfare Specialist, Level III
A Master’s degree; or
Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience; or
Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
Job Duties
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Protect child safety and provide services to mitigate risk barriers.
Family Centered Services (FCS)
Preserve and strengthen parental protective capacities to keep children at home, focusing on safety and preventing unnecessary out‑of‑home placements.
Permanency Planning (PP)
Engage families in their own treatment plans.
Arrange appropriate placements meeting medical, educational, and physical needs.
Return children to parents when feasible; establish permanent plans otherwise.
Core Academy Training
Learn treatment and preventive services.
Visit children in placement and conduct assessments.
Refer families and children to community services.
Participate in investigations, prepare case reports, and attend court hearings.
Provide testimony and consult with attorneys and tribal partners.
Offer direct services to children in placement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel is extensive; a valid driver’s license and car insurance are required. State vehicles provided.
Contact Information For questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org.
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 25‑GH254
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