Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III
Company: Oklahoma Human Services
Location: Poteau
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description This position is located in
Poteau, 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-GH001 83006545/JR54479,
83007687/JR53804, 83007754/JR55458 Powered by JazzHR 58nl25hUq4
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