Child Welfare Specialist I​/II​/III- Post Adoption

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.

• 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.

• 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

• A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify;
• OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

• 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.

• Position serves with Post Adoption Outreach following up with Post Adoptive families. Advises of available services and resources; provides specific program information and refers to community resources and/or a Clinical Social Worker for assistance
• Carries a partial caseload of post adoptive cases and conducts annual renewals, process DOC requests and renewals, and provide support and referral assistance to families
• Assist clinical social workers during parent coaching sessions conducted in the home with families
• Conducts both adolescent and virtual parent support groups
• Conducts ongoing virtual webinars (lunch & learns and other types) at least once per month
• Develops presentations or facilitate with other speakers across disciplines and create informational flyers to disseminate across the state
• Manage and update content for the Post Adoption Services website to include the creation of new content and newsletter page

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.