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title: Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III Pathways Launch
description: Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III Pathways Launch at Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
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| **Company** | Oklahoma Department of Transportation |
| **Location** | Oklahoma City, OK |
| **Salary** | $40.1K/yr - $52.2K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

This position may be located anywhere in the state of Oklahoma  

**Child Welfare Specialist:**

- **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%.*

 *On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.*

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

**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 Bachelor's Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;
- **OR** Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Manages caseload of young adults ages 18-21 participating in the Pathways to Launch extended foster care program within OK Successful Adulthood (OKSA).
- Assists young adults in developing, implementing and updating a transition plan; Provides regular reports to an administrative review team on the progress of the transition plan.
- Assists young adults in skill development, obtaining resources, and securing safe and stable housing.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with community resources, which includes making referrals and follow-up to ensure the initiated services and supports are appropriate to meet the needs of the young adults.
- Flexible schedule to be available for crisis management if necessary. Hours may vary and may include some evenings and weekends.
- Position includes travel and client transportation.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience with transition-age Foster Care Youth

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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-BB147

*83008413/JR62732 (83001460/JR65350), *83010297/JR65361, *83012200/JR56955, 83005582/JR56784, 83007504/JR62805, 83005396/JR62924
## Skills

- Driver's License
- Crisis Management
- Child Welfare
- Community Resource Navigation
- Foster Care
## Benefits

- Flexible Work Schedules

## How to Apply

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