Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III - Hotline

Minimum Qualifications: Child Welfare Specialist, Level ICompletion 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 IIA bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify. OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist. Child Welfare Specialist, Level IIIA 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. If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.orgOKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.