Child Welfare Assistant

This position is located in Ardmore, Oklahoma.Travel: Extensive - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.Annual Salary:Level I H16A - $29,600.55 + Full State BenefitsLevel II H16B - $31,819.20 + Full State BenefitsLevel III H16C - $34,999.65 + Full State BenefitsMinimum QualificationsChild Welfare Assistant ISix months of experience with general office clerical work;Or, six months of providing care for children in a licensed daycare facility;Or, six months of vocational training coursework;Or, the completion of 15 semester hours from a college or university. Child Welfare Assistant IIOne year of clerical office experience in a governmental or non-profit environment;Or a combination of education and experience. Child Welfare Assistant IIIOne year of clerical office experience/combination of education and experience, PLUS two years of clerical experience in the Child Welfare field. Job Responsibilities:Provides lower-level case-management assistance and support to Child Welfare Specialists (CWS), clients, client families, and other interested partiesPerforms administrative support tasks and other related duties to include general office duties, inputting case documentation, compiling social and economic data, scheduling, and assisting in meetings with clients, parents, and other interested partiesSchedules required appointments for doctor visits, family visitations, court appearances, and others; arranges or provides transportation for children and clientsInterviews clients and their families and reports findings to the assigned CWSAdvises clients of available child welfare services and resources; provides specific program information to clients and may refer to community resources for assistanceIf you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.orgOKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.Announcement Number - 26-BB08783011356/JR59297Powered by JazzHRsPJ9IYwwJT