Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III — CPS Roving Unit

Job overview

Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III — CPS Roving Unit is listed in Paoli, OK, while the posting identifies work locations in Oklahoma City, Stillwater, or Chandler, Oklahoma. Compensation ranges from $37,280.75 to $43,968.62 per year by level. The role supports Oklahoma Human Services’ Child Protective Services work in Region 1. The specialist helps protect children and support families by investigating abuse or neglect allegations, assessing needs, connecting families with services, and documenting case activity. The roving unit assists with vacant workloads caused by extended leave and vacant positions across the region.

What you'll do

• Investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect
• assess children and families
• visit children in placement
• refer families to community services
• participate in investigations and prepare case reports
• attend court hearings and provide testimony
• consult with attorneys and tribal partners
• provide direct services to children in placement
• travel extensively.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child welfare specialist

child protective services

cps roving unit

child safety

family services

case documentation

oklahoma city

stillwater

chandler ok

oklahoma human services

$37,280.75–$43,968.62/year

extensive travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full state employee benefits
• applicants with a master’s degree in social work receive a 5% salary incentive. On-call positions receive an additional bonus, with on-call, extended, or weekend hours possible.

Why this role

Extensive training is provided. Salary varies by level, and a master’s degree in social work qualifies for a 5% salary incentive.

About the employer

Oklahoma Human Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.