Child Welfare Specialist IV at Oklahoma DHS

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

52217.89

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Consultation, Case Management, Policy Interpretation, Training, Mentoring, Team Leadership, Investigations Monitoring, Service Plan Review, Court Report Review, Complex Caseloads, Child Protective Services, Family Centered Services, Permanency Planning, ICPC Coordination, Backup Supervision

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

This position is located in Lawton, 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 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 Child Protective Services, Family Centered Services, and Permanency Planning. May also serve as a backup supervisor. Serves as a team leader in staff meetings, provides ongoing case consultation, and advises and trains 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: 26-BC022 83011867/JR55730

Responsibilities

This specialist level role involves serving as a lead worker or backup supervisor, carrying complex caseloads, and providing case consultation to lower-level Child Welfare Specialists in various service areas. Responsibilities include monitoring investigations, reviewing service plans and court reports, and advising staff on case management and policy interpretation.