--- title: Child Welfare Specialist Event, . 18th description: State of Oklahoma is hiring for the Child Welfare Specialist Event, . 18th role in El Reno, OK. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/child-welfare-specialist-event-18th-at-state-of-oklahoma-01a1474d-5d24-7339-8f96-345cfafe0d9b date: 2026-10-17T01:25:07Z og_description: Join State of Oklahoma as Child Welfare Specialist Event, . 18th in El Reno, OK. Pays $37.3K–$44K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/oh3gkj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [State of Oklahoma](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/state-of-oklahoma?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | El Reno, OK | | **Salary** | $37.3K/yr - $44K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 16, 2026 | ## Description This position is located in Canadian County and surrounding areas.   Oklahoma Human Services is holding an in-person hiring event for several of our Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III positions. We are looking to hire on the spot. To be considered for employment, applicants must bring a driver’s license, Social Security card, resume and an **official copy** of their college transcripts. For more information, email Wednesday November 18, 2026 Canadian Valley Technology Center 6505 E US Highway 66 El Reno, OK 73036 9:00 am -3:00 pm Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families for generations to come. If you have a passion for social work and making a difference in your local community, OKDHS has a place for you! Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans. **Extensive training will be provided to new employees.** **Annual Salary** **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 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.*   **Minimum Qualifications** **Child Welfare Specialist, Level I** Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university; OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work; OR A combination of education and experience. **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 Duties** **This position job responsibilities may be in one or more of the following, within Child Welfare Programs.** **Child Protective Services (CPS)** *Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect. *Protects the safety of children and provides services to help families with any barriers that can result in the safety of their children to be at risk. **Family Centered Services (FCS)**  *Preserves and strengthen protective capacities of the parents to keep the child in their own home with a focus on increasing safety for the child and family to prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements. **Permanency Planning (PP)** *Provides services to families that include involving family members as participants in their own treatment plan. *Provides placements for children which will meet their medical, educational, and physical needs. *Returns children to their own homes as soon as their needs can be met in the home of their parent(s), and arranges a permanent plan when return to the home is not possible. **All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program**   Learn treatment and preventive services; Visit children in placement and conduct assessments of children and families; Refer families and children to services in the community; Participate in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, and prepare case reports and other documentation; Attends court hearings and provides testimony; Consults with the District Attorney and other attorneys, and tribal partners regarding efforts to protect the child, reunite the family or other permanent plans for the child; Provides direct services to children in placement, And other duties as assigned. **Travel is EXTENSIVE -** Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position. [Click here](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9y8UUhiaWoOCcCQugn2GG35y3HeX_r0B) to see what it is like to work in Child Welfare. If you have questions, please contact OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. 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