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2.9
44% Recommend to a Friend
60% Approve of CEO

Found 16 of over 255 reviews

2.9
44%
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60%
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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. 1.0
    Former Employee, more than 8 years

    Worst place I've ever worked

    Sep 8, 2016 - Anonymous Employee 
    Recommend
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    Pros

    The only good reason to work here is it keeps you from going hungry.

    Cons

    Extremely unhealthy work environment. Supervisors are unethical, immoral bullies.

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    1 person found this review helpful
  2. 4.0
    Former Employee

    Child welfare

    Oct 23, 2016 -  
    Recommend
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    Pros

    This is a rewarding job, flexible schedule at times, on the job training

    Cons

    Demanding work environment, long hours at times, no overtime pay

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  4. 1.0
    Former Employee, more than 10 years

    Very Toxic

    Sep 9, 2022 - Administrative Assistant 
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Insurance benefits are okay at least

    Cons

    The work environment is very toxic. Upper management doesn't communicate well at all. The pay sucks but they want you to work your behind off.

    1 person found this review helpful
  5. 3.0
    Current Employee

    Not a very good place to work - has to do more with this specific office

    Apr 17, 2012 - Child Welfare Specialist in Midwest City, OK
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Great benefits, pretty easy to get time off , three weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick pay accumulated throughout each year, people can donate sick time to one another when needed.

    Cons

    The environment is really mean. Instead of working as a 'team' as the job description implies, it is 'each person for themselves.' If you are a 'go-getter' you will probably stick out like a sore thumb. It is supposed to be an environment of 'social workers,' instead many (not all) of the co-workers are bullies, gossips, and vindictive. Very immature work environment with a high turnover rate. Low level management (the supervisor's and their supervisor's, basically the supervisor's within the county office itself) feed into and allows the ill behavior. I have been at other county offices and they are run differently. This office is not run in a manner where everyone is treated equally. I want to go to another office asap. People are dropping like flies. I've seen great workers 'chased' away from the office because of the way they are treated.

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    4 people found this review helpful
  6. 3.0
    Former Employee

    OKDHS

    May 6, 2021 - Child Welfare Specialist III in Oklahoma City, OK
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Great work environment and support from lower management. Manageable caseloads.

    Cons

    Higher management is out of touch with reality, and doesn't make you feel fully supported.

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  7. 5.0
    Former Employee

    positive environment

    Jul 7, 2015 - Administrative Assistant in Oklahoma City, OK
    Recommend
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    Pros

    The HR department is a positive environment and a fun place to work.

    Cons

    The Sequoyah building is very old and caused me to have bad allergic reactions.

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  8. 5.0
    Current Employee

    T

    Jul 10, 2021 - Attorney in Oklahoma City, OK
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Good work environment. Low pressure.

    Cons

    Can be understaffed and occasional budget cuts

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  9. 4.0
    Former Employee, more than 3 years

    Child Welfare Specialist

    Jun 6, 2015 - Child Welfare Specialist in Tulsa, OK
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Great work environment. Emphasis on teamwork. Great benefits. Incredible training.

    Cons

    It is crucial to focus on self care or the high emotional stress will lead to burn out.

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  10. 4.0
    Former Employee, less than 1 year

    Takes a champion

    Oct 10, 2019 - Child Welfare Specialist 
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Rewarding work that takes someone who really cares. Flexible hours and great benefits!

    Cons

    Toxic work environment. Too much work for one person.

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  11. 1.0
    Former Employee

    Not in a million years...

    Feb 26, 2013 - Child Support Specialist I in Oklahoma City, OK
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Regular paycheck and good benefits

    Cons

    Horrible work environment. They do not encourage employee advancement

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    1 person found this review helpful
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