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title: Resource Family Specialist I/II/III
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| **Company** | Oklahoma Department of Transportation |
| **Location** | Shawnee, OK |
| **Salary** | $37.3K/yr - $44K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

This position may be located in Shawnee or Chandler, Oklahoma.

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](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 $75 to $100 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.*  

*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.*  

 

**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**

Adoption services help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for every waiting child for whom adoption is the goal.

- Consults with other Child Welfare Specialists within other programs to assist in the identification and preparation of foster children for a successful transition with an adoptive family.
- Recruits, screens, and prepares prospective adoptive families.
- Assists with the adoption application process and approves or disapproves applicants.
- Participates in on-call rotation.

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[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 <DHS.Careers@okdhs.org>

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-BC208

83007611/JR64443 (83009289/JR65613)
## Skills

- Driver's License
- Child Welfare

## How to Apply

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