Oklahoma Department of Human Services

🌟We’re hiring Child Welfare Specialists (Levels I, II & III) in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. At Oklahoma Human Services, Child Welfare Specialists work alongside families and community partners to help ensure children are safe and supported while strengthening families across Oklahoma. This role offers: • Structured training through the Child Welfare Core Academy • Opportunities for long-term career growth within state service • Comprehensive State of Oklahoma benefits • Meaningful, purpose-driven work that impacts communities statewide If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply. Apply here: Oklahoma City: https://lnkd.in/gDcG-HxF Tulsa: https://lnkd.in/gzUF_fkY

At Oklahoma Human Services, we know the most meaningful improvements come from listening to those with lived experience. Through the Youth Advisory Board, individuals who have experienced foster care are helping shape policy, strengthen services, and improve outcomes for youth across Oklahoma. Their insight is informing priorities like supporting successful transitions into adulthood and maintaining critical family connections. This work reflects an ongoing commitment to building a more responsive and effective child welfare system, guided by the voices of those it serves. The Youth Advisory Board is currently seeking additional members (ages 16–23) with foster care experience. Those interested in getting involved can contact the Oklahoma Successful Adulthood Program at 1-800-397-2945. A recent feature from FOX 23 News includes perspectives from Youth Advisory Board members Michalann Clark and Elijah Counts, highlighting both the impact of this work and the voices behind it: https://lnkd.in/gtCRHNhi

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the people and partnerships working every day to help children grow up in safe, supportive environments. At the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, prevention happens through the dedication of child welfare professionals, foster and kinship caregivers, and community partners across Oklahoma who work together to strengthen families and support children. Their compassion, expertise, and commitment help connect families with the resources and support they need to create stable and caring homes. This month, we recognize and thank the staff and partners whose daily work helps make prevention possible. Your service helps build stronger families, stronger communities, and brighter futures for Oklahoma’s children. We are grateful for everyone who plays a role in supporting children and families across our state.

Oklahoma Department of Human Services is hiring Health Care Management Nurses (RNs) to join our Community Living, Aging & Protective (CAP) Services division. In this role, nurses help aging Oklahomans and individuals with disabilities live safely and independently in their communities by coordinating care, reviewing health needs, and supporting person-centered service planning. This position offers meaningful, relationship-driven work with a high level of professional independence and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. 📍 Now hiring in: Beckham, Garfield Lincoln, LeFlore, Oklahoma, Sequoyah, and Tulsa Counties Minimum qualifications: ✔ Active Oklahoma RN license (or eNLC) ✔ 2–3 years of professional nursing experience (depending on level) If you’re passionate about dignity, independence, and improving quality of life through compassionate care, we encourage you to apply. 🔗 Explore this opportunity and apply: https://lnkd.in/e4hjsPs

Last week, Oklahoma Human Services joined partners, advocates, and families at the Capitol for Developmental Disabilities Day, an event focused on amplifying the voices of disabled Oklahomans and building greater awareness and understanding across our state. The event provided opportunities for attendees to engage directly with legislators, hear from Senator Julia Kirt, Representative Ellyn Novak Hefner, ChSNC, Representative Nicole Miller, Representative John Pfeiffer, DDS Division Director, Beth Scrutchins, and Disabilities Day Committee volunteers, and connect with organizations from across the state during a vendor fair focused on advancing services and support. Developmental Disabilities Day highlights the importance of collaboration, advocacy, and continued partnership to increase awareness, strengthen understanding, and drive lasting change for individuals with developmental disabilities across Oklahoma. We’re grateful to everyone who contributed their time, leadership, and advocacy to make this event impactful.

Oklahoma is proud to lead nationally as the first state to join “A Home for Every Child,” an initiative led by the U.S. Administration for Children and Families focused on ensuring every child has access to a safe and stable home. During last week’s kickoff event, Oklahoma Human Services brought together community partners to outline how the state will expand foster home capacity, strengthen prevention efforts and support families before children enter care. The event also marked the launch of OKDHS’ first Youth Advisory Board, creating a formal pathway for young people with lived experience in foster care to help inform and improve child welfare services. The need is significant: • Nationwide, only 57 licensed foster homes exist for every 100 children entering care • Nearly 6,000 children are currently in Oklahoma’s foster care system • More than 500 additional foster homes are needed statewide This initiative focuses on expanding foster home capacity, strengthening prevention efforts and building systems where homes are ready when children need them. We extend our appreciation to the community partners and professionals working alongside us to advance this effort, and to our panel speakers for lending their voices and expertise to this important conversation. Those interested in supporting this work can learn more in the full press release and explore ways to become or support a foster family at okfosters.org. Read the full press release about Oklahoma becoming the first state to join A Home for Every Child and the launch of the Youth Advisory Board: https://lnkd.in/gwZdVkcX 111Project, Angels Foster Family Network OKC, Anna’s House Foundation, Circle of Care - Oklahoma, Choices For Life Foster Care, Foster Care Association of Oklahoma, Lilyfield, Lions Meadows of Hope, NorthCare, Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, Open Arms Foster Care, Saint Francis Ministries, Sunbeam Family Services, TFI, Inc., Jamie James, Sarah Herrian

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is hiring Child Welfare Specialists (Levels I, II & III) and invites professionals interested in meaningful public service to attend our upcoming hiring event in Lincoln County. Child Welfare Specialists play a critical role in protecting children, strengthening families and connecting Oklahomans to essential support services. This career offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while building professional experience in a mission-driven environment. At OKDHS, employees gain more than benefits — they build stable, purpose-focused careers supported by long-term investment in their wellbeing and growth: ✔ Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage ✔ State-matched retirement plans to help you plan for the future ✔ Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays plus vacation and sick leave ✔ Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and 24/7 support ✔ Longevity pay recognizing continued service and commitment If you’re ready to take the next step in a career that combines professional growth with community impact, we encourage you to join us and learn more. 📍 Human Services Center 2020 E. 1st St., Chandler, OK 74834 📅 Thursday, April 2 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Oklahoma Department of Human Services is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to help lead the next chapter of technology and digital service delivery for one of Oklahoma’s largest public service agencies. This leadership role will guide enterprise technology strategy supporting programs that serve hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans — including SNAP and child welfare services. The CTO will play a critical role in strengthening technology operations, improving service delivery for frontline staff, and advancing secure, modern, and user-centered systems across the agency. The ideal candidate will bring experience: • Leading technology teams in complex government or large-scale service delivery environments • Working within public sector or mission-driven organizations, particularly health and human services environments • Supporting systems that serve vulnerable populations and require strong accountability, compliance, and reliability • Assessing complex technology environments and delivering practical improvements within compressed timelines 📍 Location: Oklahoma City 💼 Salary: $165,000 + full State of Oklahoma benefits ✈️ Occasional in-state travel required Oklahoma Department of Human Services is excited to partner with the Tech Talent Project to support this search. Deputy Director Elizabeth Cooper will work closely with their team to review applications and identify the strongest candidate to lead this work. If you’re motivated by public service and ready to help modernize technology that supports vulnerable Oklahomans, we encourage you to apply. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gnaMvGb3 #Hiring #ChiefTechnologyOfficer #GovTech #CivicTech #PublicSectorJobs #OklahomaJobs

Become a Volunteer Guardian with Developmental Disabilities Services! Help adults with intellectual disabilities live meaningful, independent lives. As a Volunteer Guardian, you’ll form lasting relationships, advocate for their best interests, and help make important decisions about health, housing, and more — all with the full support of Oklahoma Human Services and the DDS team. Your time and compassion can make a lasting impact. 🌟 Volunteer today: https://lnkd.in/gUCUqYaU