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 ProgramAnnual Salary

• Level I H23A - $37,280.75
• Level II H23B - $40,077.79
• Level III H23C - $43,968.62

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 QualificationsChild 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

• Prepare for, conduct, and document targeted outreach calls to Adoptive families. The Child Welfare Specialist II will document interaction and outcomes, follow up with families who are in need of services, and conduct warm hand-offs to services in the community or to the clinical social workers
• Carry a partial caseload of post adoptive cases and conduct annual renewals, process DOC requests and renewals, and provide support and referral assistance to families
• Manage and update content for the Post Adoption Services website to include the creation of new content and newsletter page.
• Create, implement, and facilitate virtual parent support groups
• Create, implement, and facilitate adolescent 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. The Child Welfare Specialist II will develop presentations or facilitate with other speakers across disciplines and create informational flyers to disseminate across the state.

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OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 24-BB114
83000929/JR33073
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