Summary
Location
Sapulpa
Type
full-time
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About this role
This position may be located in Sapulpa or Okmulgee, 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 $75 to $100 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 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
Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities. This includes maintenance of all foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
- Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.
- Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.
- Completes family assessments and reassesses annually.
- Reviews child’s history and coordinates placement of children.
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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 25-BC239
83009494/JR51606, 83010415/JR51709, *83009643/JR52892, 83010415/JR54896
Other facts
About Oklahoma Human Services
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Our mission:
We improve the quality of life of vulnerable Oklahomans by increasing people's ability to lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.
Our vision:
DHS provides help and offers hope to vulnerable Oklahomans through stronger practices, involved communities and a caring and engaged workforce.
See our current career opportunities at the following link:
https://www.jobapscloud.com/OK/?Keyword=&Loc=&DeptNumber=830000&OccList=#SearchForm
What you'll do
- Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities. This includes delivering in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.
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