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.

DHS offers free child care for all employees. This benefit will be in effect until June 30, 2023. For more information contact daycare@okdhs.org or visit the program website at https://www.kith.care/.

Annual Salary

• $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.

Previous Employees who are able to assume a caseload upon rehire date are entitled to a $1,000 bonus at sign-on and another $2,500 at the completion of one year of employment.

An employee from other OKDHS divisions is not eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Specialist, Level II - To qualify, the applicant must have a master's degree, OR a bachelor's degree, and one year of professional social work experience.

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

Job Duties

• Complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

• Post Adoption Services assists Adoptive Families with needed social services, and medical and financial support to care for children who meet special needs criteria.

• Manages a specialized caseload assisting with post-adoption services in order to support safe and permanent adoptive families for children with special needs.

• Process Adoption Assistance Annual Reviews. Audit and correct weekly reports and finance rejection claims. Process approved adoption assistance agreements, adoption finalization packets, and modifications.

• Other Duties as Assigned

• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.

Travel is Occasional - 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, or mileage reimbursement if personal vehicles are used.

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 - 23-KM036

83012667/JR10239

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