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  • "pay is low for market here in Tulsa(in 21 reviews)
  • "Long hours and very stressful(in 11 reviews)
  • "Bad supervisor who knows little, hard to move up as it’s a “good ol’ boy system”, stressful, heavy case loads(in 10 reviews)
  • "Management is horrible from ever level.(in 9 reviews)
  • "No work life balance and it can be very political when applying for promotion.(in 5 reviews)
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  1. 2.0
    Former Employee

    Long Hours

    Jun 17, 2015 -  
    Recommend
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    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Overtime is always available. There is always help needed after hours until the break of dawn to drive all across Oklahoma.

    Cons

    The schedule means nothing. You Will work long hours driving all across Oklahoma.

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  2. 4.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    Stressful but rewarding

    Jun 24, 2015 - Child Welfare Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Helping families reunite is one of the most rewarding part of the job. Getting to interact with children and mentoring them about their future.

    Cons

    There are many long hours. The families you deal with become an emotional attachment to you. Some parents aren't always nice and everyone blames DHS for everything.

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  4. 4.0
    Former Employee

    Child Protective Services Investigato

    Jul 6, 2022 - Legal Assistant/Paralegal 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Salary and benefits package is above average

    Cons

    Long hours and work some weekends

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  5. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 8 years

    Rewarding

    Jan 28, 2020 - Child Welfare Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    I love helping others achieve their goals and helping children find healthy families if the can’t reintegrate into their own family.

    Cons

    There are lots of long hours which keep you away from your own family.

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  6. 4.0
    Current Employee

    Permanency

    Aug 16, 2016 - Child Welfare Specialist 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great working environment, ability to work week adjust, great benefits

    Cons

    extremely long hours most days

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  7. 5.0
    Former Employee

    Great

    Jan 14, 2022 - Anonymous Employee 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Very family focused and worked with. E when I needed time

    Cons

    Long hours at times due to priorities

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  8. 5.0
    Former Employee, more than 10 years

    Administrator

    Oct 27, 2016 -  
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Great place to work with great benefits

    Cons

    Long hours and very hectic

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  9. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 1 year

    Great benefits

    Apr 8, 2021 - Child Welfare Specialist II in Poteau, OK
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Only pay $7 a month for health, dental and vision for a family of 4 every 2 weeks! Good yearly salary and compensated $0.56 per mile when on the job.

    Cons

    Some times long hours and sometimes weekends working on call. Stressful position.

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  10. 2.0
    Current Employee, more than 3 years

    Beauty in the Beast

    May 27, 2021 - Child Welfare Specialist II in Tulsa, OK
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great Benefits. Flexible schedule. Comp time offered

    Cons

    Long hours. Lots of documentation.

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  11. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 5 years

    Very stressful

    Mar 25, 2021 - Child Welfare Specialist II 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good health insurance and retirement benefits.

    Cons

    Long hours and very stressful

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