Child Welfare Specialist IV - OKDHS ONLY - TRU Unit

This position is for current OKDHS employees only.

This position is located in Oklahoma City, 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%.

Days worked will be Monday through Thursday from 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

Hours worked may be on-call, extended and/or weekend hrs.

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 of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;
• 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 Child Welfare Specialists within the Triage Response Unit (TRU), which completes the initial investigations and assessments before case assignment to Child Protective Services for completion.  
• May also serve as a backup supervisor.
• Serves as team leader in staff meetings, provide on-going case consultation and advise and train 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.

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If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-JD224

83011256/JR65576