Child Welfare Specialist II​/III - OKSA Transition Facilitator - OKDHS

Child Welfare Specialist

This position is for current OKDHS employees only. This position may be located anywhere statewide in Oklahoma.

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.

Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

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 Bachelor's Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist; OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Serves in the Transition unit within OK Successful Adulthood (OKSA) to support youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood by developing and monitoring 90-day transition plans and coordinating services that promote self-sufficiency and long-term success.

• Provide guidance to Permanency Planning Workers and youth regarding eligibility and requests for OKSA-funded services, including driver's education, driver's licenses, vehicle matching funds, housing resources, and educational assistance.
• Facilitate virtual team meetings involving youth, foster parents, caseworkers, CASA representatives, service providers, and community partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Conduct bi-monthly transition planning meetings to assess progress, identify barriers, and prepare youth for successful adulthood.
• Assist youth in obtaining critical personal documentation, including birth certificates, Social Security cards, and state-issued identification.
• Collaborate with caseworkers and service providers to identify youth who may qualify for Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS), Social Security benefits, and other supportive programs.
• Advocate for youth by connecting them with resources that promote housing stability, educational achievement, employment readiness, and lifelong support networks.