Child Welfare Specialist IV - Kinnections - OKDHS ONLY at Oklahoma DHS

El Reno, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

52217.89

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lead Worker, Mentor, Team Leader, Case Consultation, Policy Interpretation, Case Management, Family Finding, Case Assignment, Case Staffing, Child Welfare Specialist, Social Work, Kinnections (ASK)

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

This position is for current OKDHS employees only. This position is located in El Reno, Watonga, or Kingfisher 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. 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 Actively Seeking Kinnections (ASK) is a specialized unit that searches out, gathers, and informs family connections to ensure that a child stays connected to important people in their life. • Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within ASK. • 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. • Carry complex and difficult caseloads and/or assigned responsibilities involving case consultation. • Educates and encourages staff about family finding/ASK responsibilities • Assist in case assignment and case staffing, as needed. 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: 26-GH039 83010309/JR55967

Responsibilities

This specialist acts as a lead worker and mentor for lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within the Actively Seeking Kinnections (ASK) unit, providing case consultation, training, and guidance on case management and policy interpretation. The role involves carrying complex caseloads and educating staff on family finding responsibilities to ensure children remain connected to important people in their lives.