Child Welfare Specialist II/III - OKDHS Only

This position is open to current OKDHS employees ONLY

This position may be located anywhere in Oklahoma.

Child Welfare Specialist II H23B Annual Salary: $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits

Child Welfare Specialist III H23C Annual Salary: $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%.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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 Responsibilities

•  Serves as a Transition Facilitator in the Foster Care 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.

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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-BC242

83012322/JR66225