Child Welfare Specialist IV at Oklahoma DHS

Alva, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

52217.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Child Welfare, Case Management, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Policy Interpretation, Investigation Monitoring, Service Planning, Court Reporting, Consultation, Training, Complex Caseloads, Interstate Compact Coordination, Family Centered Services, Permanency Planning

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

This position is located in Alva, 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. Hours worked may include on/call, extended and/or weekends. 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: 25-JD303 83004737/JR54211

Responsibilities

The Child Welfare Specialist IV serves as a lead worker and mentor to lower-level specialists, carrying complex caseloads and providing case consultation. They also monitor investigations and individualized service plans, and may assist in coordination efforts related to child placement.