--- title: Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III Hotline description: State of Oklahoma is hiring for the Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III Hotline role in Oklahoma City, OK. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/child-welfare-specialist-i-ii-iii-hotline-at-state-of-oklahoma-01a16a45-b623-7c5e-a886-139a77125240 date: 2026-11-14T08:17:43Z og_description: Join State of Oklahoma as Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III Hotline in Oklahoma City, OK. Pays $37.3K–$44K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ldacty.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** | Oklahoma City, OK | | **Salary** | $37.3K/yr - $44K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for State of Oklahoma. - **E-Verify:** State of Oklahoma uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $33,000 – $44,000 a year (median $37,000). ## Description This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This opening is for the Oklahoma Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, a 24/7/365 operation. This position is responsible for receiving and processing concerns alleging abuse or neglect made by the public to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. **Extensive training will be provided to new employees.** **Annual Salary** - **Level I H23A: $37,280.75 + [Full State Employee Benefits](https://oklahoma.gov/omes/omes-careers/benefits.html)** - **Level II H23B: $40,077.79 + [Full State Employee Benefits](https://oklahoma.gov/omes/omes-careers/benefits.html)** - **Level III H23C: $43,968.62 + [Full State Employee Benefits](https://oklahoma.gov/omes/omes-careers/benefits.html)** *Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.* *Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.* This is an in-office position. Multiple shifts available All shifts may work Holidays if during their shift. **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** **All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program** - Position works closely with Child Protective Services to screen and analyze reports of suspected abuse, neglect, and threats to a child’s safety that are received by the 24 hour statewide Oklahoma Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. - Assists the caller with providing information regarding the alleged child abuse or neglect; interprets what child abuse or neglect is to the caller; identifies possible child abuse or neglect; and gathers sufficient information to make decisions about the alleged abuse or neglect. - Documents and processes reports received at the Hotline in the Child Abuse and Neglect Information System (KIDS); determines if the allegations require an emergency response and notifying district Child Welfare Services (CWS) personnel immediately when an emergency response is necessary **Travel is Occasional -** 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. Announcement Number: 26-BC184 83011457/JR63420 (83010757/JR66007), 83011413/JR63498 (83012796/JR65686), *83011835/JR57617, *83002905/JR63342, **(83011855/JR63341 (83003964/JR66009), **83012013/JR63979 (83006049/JR65833), /64391 (83009698/JR66010), 83011607/JR64533 (83012283/JR66012), 83011927/JR65938, 83012034/JR66224, 83011252/JR66298, 83011451/JR66299, 83000271/JR66300, 83007011/JR66836 ## Skills - Emergency Response - Driver's License - Child Protection - Child Welfare ## Related - [More jobs at State of Oklahoma](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/state-of-oklahoma?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Child & Family Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/child-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Child & Family Services Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/child-and-family-services/child-and-family-services-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [General Government](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/general-government?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27662 jobs - [Oklahoma](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oklahoma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26022 jobs - [Oklahoma City, OK](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oklahoma/oklahoma-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6365 jobs - [State of Oklahoma](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/state-of-oklahoma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 666 jobs ## Related pages - [General Government](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/general-government?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27662 jobs - [Oklahoma](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oklahoma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26022 jobs - [Oklahoma City, OK](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oklahoma/oklahoma-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6365 jobs - [State of Oklahoma](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/state-of-oklahoma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 666 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)