Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III
Company: Oklahoma Human Services
Location: Poteau
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
This position is located in Poteau, 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
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 Bachelors 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 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 Program
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.
Click here to see what it is like to work in Child Welfare.
If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number - 24-KM025
*83002594/JR25512, *83007754/JR28770, 83012342/JR29424,
*83011605/JR29989, 83006545/JR30206
Keywords: Oklahoma Human Services, Fort Smith , Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III, Other , Poteau, Arkansas
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