Child Welfare Specialist V - Training Unit

This position may be located anywhere Region 4 wide in Oklahoma.

Child Welfare Specialist V - H23E

Annual Salary: $58,847.88 + 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%.

Travel is extensive.  Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree plus two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• OR Four years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership level that provides direct supervision to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within the Regional Training Unit, which serves to support and guide new Child Welfare Specialists during their first year of training.
• As a direct supervisor, interviews and selects team applicants; maintains personnel records and completes performance evaluations; trains new staff, performs case reviews; and develops and administers in-services training programs.
• Position includes close coordination and consultation with other Child Welfare Supervisors and District Directors regarding appropriate case actions and referrals, auditing and tracking of referrals with providers to ensure and verify the delivery of contractual services.  

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-KM202

*83004916/JR65093, 83006971/JR66352