Child Welfare Assistant

Child Welfare Assistant

This position may be located in Okmulgee or McAlester, Oklahoma.

• Level I H16A – $29,600.55 plus State Employee Benefits
• Level II H16B – $31,819.20 plus State Employee Benefits
• Level III H16C – $34,999.65 plus State Employee Benefits

Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain required car insurance.

• Child Welfare Assistant I – Six months of experience in general office clerical work providing care for children in a licensed day care facility, sales, or public contact work.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one of the following: (a) Six months of technical or vocational training coursework; or (b) Completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university.

• Child Welfare Assistant II – One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non‑profit social services provider environment.
• Or an equivalent combination substituting thirty semester hours of college for the required experience.

• Child Welfare Assistant III – One year of clerical experience in a governmental or non‑profit social services provider environment plus two additional years of clerical experience in a child welfare environment.
• Or an equivalent combination substituting thirty semester hours of college for the required experience.

• Responsible for the completion of a full range of paraprofessional work completing various Child Welfare case management activities.
• Schedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances and arranges or provides transportation for child(ren) and clients.
• Coordinates referrals to other program areas, service providers and the courts; assists in problem resolution and makes home visits to assist CWS in assessing foster care placement as required by the court or individualized service plan.
• Interviews clients and their families and reports findings which may affect medical, financial, tribal affiliation and psychiatric care and treatment plans to the assigned CWS.
• Performs administrative support tasks including general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling and assisting in meetings with clients, parents and other interested parties.
• Advises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistance.
• Assists CWS in providing case management in client meetings, obtaining other services such as daycare or medical care; coordinates activities with law enforcement, courts and other entities; and provides reports to the courts.
• May assist in advocating for the client(s) in obtaining services; maintains communication among the client, providers, client’s family and others; may assist clients in achieving individualized service plans.

If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

Announcement Number: 25-BB224