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Child Welfare Specialist IV - Permanency Planning at Oklahoma DHS

Eufaula, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

52217.89

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentoring, Case Consultation, Policy Interpretation, Training, Case Management, Investigations Monitoring, Service Plan Review, Court Report Review, Team Leadership, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

This position is located in Eufaula, 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%. Hours worked may be on-call, extended and/or weekends. 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 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 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 DHS.Careers@okdhs.org OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Announcement Number: 26-JD002 *83006785/JR54466

Responsibilities

This role involves serving as a lead worker and mentor to lower-level Child Welfare Specialists in areas like Child Protective Services and Permanency Planning, potentially acting as a backup supervisor. Responsibilities include leading team meetings, providing case consultation, advising on policy interpretation, and managing complex caseloads.