What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Specialist II position at Oklahoma Human Services?
This position may be located in Woodward, Alva or Enid, Oklahoma.
Child Welfare Specialist II H23B
Annual Salary, $43,968.62 Full State Employee Benefits.
Shift-diff pay is paid after standard hours.
Extensive training will be provided to new employees.
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.
DHS offers free child care for all employees. This benefit will be in effect until September 30, 2023. For more information contact daycare@okdhs.org or visit the program website at https://www.kith.care/.
Travel: EXTENSIVE - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.
Employee Benefits
- Health Benefit Allowance to significantly cover the cost of health, dental, and vision plans on top of your regular salary,
- Overtime plans or comp paid time off for Child Welfare Workers
- State-matched retirement contribution plans
- 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation leave, and 15 days of paid sick leave per year
- Employee Assistance Program offers 12 free counseling sessions annually and 24/7 access to a crisis-trained staff
- Mileage reimbursement
- Teleworking plans
- Technology such as a laptop and cell phone
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree; or a Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience in professional social work.
Job Responsibilities
- Adoption services help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for every waiting child for whom adoption is the goal.
- Consults with other Child Welfare Specialists within other programs to assist in the identification and preparation of foster children for a successful transition with an adoptive family.
- Recruits, screens, and prepares prospective adoptive families.
- Assists with the adoption application process and approves or disapproves applicants.
- Participates in on-call rotation.
- Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.
All new Child Welfare Specialists attend training required by law or outlined in the Pinnacle Plan. They must successfully complete the initial Child Welfare Specialist Academy.
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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: 23-JD206
83009150/JR
Salary : $43,969
