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FamilyCore

Child Welfare Supervisor

Peoria, IL · On-site

$67K/yr

Additional Paid Leave for All Workers Act Leave (For Full-time and Part-time Employees) * Culture ... Ensure Child Welfare Department operates in a fiscally responsible manner. * Ensure promotion of ...

ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS

Child Welfare Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54K - $55K/yr

... for Child Welfare Specialists · Employee Referral Bonuses Employee Well-Being Benefits · ... develop a working knowledge of community resources which may be used in serving clients and ...

FamilyCore

Child Welfare Supervisor

Peoria, IL · On-site

Additional Paid Leave for All Workers Act Leave (For Full-time and Part-time Employees) * Culture ... Ensure Child Welfare Department operates in a fiscally responsible manner. * Ensure promotion of ...

Chaddock

Child Welfare Specialist

Quincy, IL · Hybrid

The Child Welfare Specialist provides foster care case management and social services to children ... Experience working with children and/or families preferred * Valid driver's license and eligibility ...

FamilyCore

Child Welfare Supervisor

Peoria, IL · On-site

Additional Paid Leave for All Workers Act Leave (For Full-time and Part-time Employees) * Culture ... Ensure Child Welfare Department operates in a fiscally responsible manner. * Ensure promotion of ...

State of Louisiana

Child Welfare Consultant

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$4.8K - $8.7K/mo

The Child Welfare Consultant is a senior-level highly specialized position responsible for advanced ... Some positions require working shifts. Work Location: Concordia Parish * In accordance with La. R.S ...

Delta County Colorado

Child Welfare Supervisor

Delta, CO

$66K - $73K/yr

... workers in the evaluation and assessment of need for services. * Provide oversight of crisis intake ... child welfare social casework supervisor. Course work examples can include and are not limited to ...

Delta County Colorado

Child Welfare Supervisor

Delta, CO · On-site

$66K - $73K/yr

... workers in the evaluation and assessment of need for services. * Provide oversight of crisis intake ... child welfare social casework supervisor. Course work examples can include and are not limited to ...

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How much do child welfare intake worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for child welfare intake worker in the United States is $22.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Child Welfare Intake Worker vs Child Protective Services Caseworker?

AspectChild Welfare Intake WorkerChild Protective Services Caseworker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles require a bachelor's degree in social work or related fieldBachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field; licensure may be preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, intake centers, or on-call settingsFieldwork, home visits, and office settings
Employer & IndustryChild welfare agencies, social service organizationsChild protective services agencies, government departments

While both roles focus on child safety and welfare, Child Welfare Intake Workers primarily handle initial reports and intake assessments, whereas Child Protective Services Caseworkers conduct ongoing investigations and case management. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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What states have the most Child Welfare Intake Worker jobs? States with the most job openings for Child Welfare Intake Worker jobs include:
Child Welfare Specialist IV - CPS

Child Welfare Specialist IV - CPS

Oklahoma Human Services

Wagoner, OK • On-site

$52K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

592nd of 661 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

This position may be located in Wagoner, Oklahoma
Child Welfare Specialist IV - H23D
Annual Salary: $52,217.89 + Full State Employee Benefits
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 $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.
Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree plus one year of experience in professional social work in child welfare programs.
  • OR a Bachelors Degree plus two years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
  • OR Three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Responsibilities
This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to Level I, II, III Child Welfare Specialists, carry complex and difficult caseloads, or are assigned responsibilities involving case consultation.
  • Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within Child Protective Services. May also serve as a backup supervisor.
  • Serves as a team leader in staff meetings, provides ongoing case consultation, and advises and trains lower-level Child Welfare Specialists in case management and interpretation of policies and procedures.
  • May assist in the coordination efforts of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).
  • Carry complex and difficult caseloads and/or are assigned responsibilities involving case consultation.
  • Monitors investigations and individualized service plans and reviews court reports.

If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 26-GH085
83001529/JR58441, 83005023/JR61147

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