Child Welfare Specialist I / II / III - Triage Response Unit

Oklahoma Human ServicesOklahoma City, OK, US

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Job Description

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.

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 of $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on their responsibilities.

Work days : Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 1 : 30 pm - 12 : 00 am

On-call 24 hours per day / 7 days per week. Work extended hours and / or weekends

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 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

All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

Position serves with the Triage Response Unit, which completes the initial investigations before case assignment to Child Protective Services for completion.

Conducts initial interviews into reports of abuse and neglect. Requests documentation from law enforcement, medical providers, and other relevant parties.

Assesses child safety and recommends an appropriate level of intervention.

Initiates procedures to remove the child from the home; coordinates activities with law enforcement entities and the district attorney's office; provides reports to the courts.

Participates in meetings with Child Safety Meetings (CSM) and other CW programs.

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 : 25-BB177

83009542 / JR43772

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Triage Specialist • Oklahoma City, OK, US