Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III
Company: Oklahoma Human Services
Location: Ponca City
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description This position is located in
Ponca 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 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-GH019 83007995/JR55231, 83009991/JR56026 Powered by JazzHR
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