Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III
Company: Oklahoma Human Services
Location: Shawnee
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description This position may be located in
Shawnee or Chandler, 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. Hours worked may include
on-call, extended and/or weekend hours. 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 Learn treatment and preventive services; Visit children in
placement and conduct assessments of children and families; Refer
families and children to services in the community; Participate in
investigations of abuse and neglect of children, and prepare case
reports and other documentation; Attends court hearings and
provides testimony; Consults with the District Attorney and other
attorneys, and tribal partners regarding efforts to protect the
child, reunite the family or other permanent plans for the child;
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: 26-BC002 83000877/JR54595 Powered by
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