Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position is located in Miami, 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 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.
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.
Provides direct services to children in placement, And other duties as assigned. 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 DHS.Careers@okdhs.org OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number : 24-KM182 *83011169 / JR36262, 83000646 / JR36346, 83006696 / JR37176 Powered by JazzHR
Last updated : 2024-09-19
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