Child Welfare Specialist IV - CPS at Oklahoma DHS

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

52217.89

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Welfare, Social Work, Case Management, Policy Interpretation, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Investigation Monitoring, Service Planning, Court Reporting, Interstate Compact Coordination

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

This position may be located in Wagoner, Broken Arrow, or Tulsa 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. Hours worked may include on-call, extended and/or weekend hours. 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 Permanency Planning. 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. 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: 25-JD242 83003121/JR39360, 83004862/JR47045, 83001529/JR48849

Responsibilities

The Child Welfare Specialist IV carries complex and difficult caseloads and serves as a lead worker or backup supervisor to lower-level specialists. Responsibilities include case consultation, monitoring investigations, and providing ongoing training and support to team members.