This position is located in Oklahoma City, 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. All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

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 Occasional. 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 Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist. 

Job Duties

•  Prepares, conducts, and documents targeted outreach calls to Post Adoptive families. Documents interaction and outcomes, follow ups-with families who need services, and conducts hand-offs to services in the community or to the clinical social workers.
•  Carries a partial caseload of post-adoptive cases and conducts annual renewals, processes DOC requests and renewals, and provides support and referral assistance to families.
•  Manages and updates content for the Post Adoption Services website to include the creation of new content and a newsletter page.
•  Creates, implements, and facilitates both adolescent and virtual parent support groups.
•  Assist clinical social workers during parent coaching sessions conducted in the home with families.
•  Manage, create, and organize ongoing virtual webinars (lunch & learns and other types) at least once per month.
•  Develop presentations or collaborate with other speakers across disciplines and create informational flyers. 

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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-BB060

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