Child Welfare Specialist III - TRU Unit

Oklahoma Human Services • Norman, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be located in Norman, OK. Child Welfare Specialist III H23C Annual Salary: $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits Shift-diff pay is paid after standard hours. 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 must maintain required car insurance. Days worked will be Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Position serves with the Triage Response Unit (TRU), which completes the initial investigations before case assignment to Child Protective Services for completion. Conducts initial interviews into reports of abuse and neglect. Requests documentation from law enforcement, medical providers, etc. Assesses child safety and recommends appropriate level of intervention. Initiates procedures to remove the child from the home; coordinates activities with law enforcement entities and district attorney's office; provides reports to the courts. Participates in meetings with Child Safety Meetings (CSM) and other CW programs.

Requirements

• A Master's degree.
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial interviews into reports of abuse and neglect.
• Requests documentation from law enforcement, medical providers, etc.
• Assesses child safety and recommends appropriate level of intervention.
• Initiates procedures to remove the child from the home
• Coordinates activities with law enforcement entities and district attorney's office
• Provides reports to the courts
• Participates in meetings with Child Safety Meetings (CSM) and other CW programs

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• Shift-diff pay is paid after standard hours.
• salary incentive of an additional 5% for applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work
• On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level