Child Welfare Specialist I​/II​/III

Child Welfare Specialist – Level I, II, III

Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this position offers extensive training for new employees and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on child and family safety.

• 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 with a Master’s Degree in Social Work receive an additional 5% salary incentive. On‑call positions earn an extra bonus of $100 to $150 every two weeks, according to responsibilities. Hours may include on‑call, extended, and/or weekend shifts.

• Child Welfare Specialist, Level I
  • Completion of 90 hours of accredited college coursework; or
  • Three years of child welfare experience; or
  • A combination of education and experience.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level II
  • A bachelor’s degree in any field; or
  • One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level III
  • A Master’s degree; or
  • Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience; or
  • Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

• Child Protective Services (CPS)
  • Investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect.
  • Protect child safety and provide services to mitigate risk barriers.
• Family Centered Services (FCS)
  • Preserve and strengthen parental protective capacities to keep children at home, focusing on safety and preventing unnecessary out‑of‑home placements.
• Permanency Planning (PP)
  • Engage families in their own treatment plans.
  • Arrange appropriate placements meeting medical, educational, and physical needs.
  • Return children to parents when feasible; establish permanent plans otherwise.
• Core Academy Training
  • Learn treatment and preventive services.
  • Visit children in placement and conduct assessments.
  • Refer families and children to community services.
  • Participate in investigations, prepare case reports, and attend court hearings.
  • Provide testimony and consult with attorneys and tribal partners.
  • Offer direct services to children in placement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel is extensive; a valid driver’s license and car insurance are required. State vehicles provided.

For questions, please contact DHS.Careers.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 25‑GH254