Child Welfare Assistant

Oklahoma Human Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Enid, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provides administrative and lower-level case management support to Child Welfare Specialists and clients. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, inputting case documentation, and interviewing families to report findings.

Qualifications

You have experience in general office clerical work, providing care for children, sales, or public contact. Alternatively, you have completed technical/vocational training or 15-30 college credit hours, depending on the specific level. A valid driver's license and required car insurance are also necessary for extensive travel.

Must Have Skills for ATS

valid driver's license

car insurance

Job Description

Child Welfare Assistant 

This position is located in Enid, Oklahoma.

Annual Salary:

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

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Assistant I

  • Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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 for the required experience: (a) six months of technical or vocational training course work; or (b) the completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university.

Child Welfare Assistant II

  • Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of clerical experience in a governmental or non-profit social services provider environment;
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for the required experience.

Child Welfare Assistant III

  • Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of 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 of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for the required experience.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides lower-level case management assistance and support for Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, client families, and other interested parties.
  • Performs administrative support tasks and other related duties to include general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested parties.
  • Schedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and others; arranges or provides transportation for children and clients.
  • Interviews clients and their families and reports findings to assigned CWS.
  • Advises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistance.

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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-KM095

83010852/JR60081

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