Child Welfare Specialist IV - Permanency Planning

Oklahoma Human Services • Tulsa, OK

18h

About The Position

This position is located in Tulsa, 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. This is the specialist level, where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to Level I, II, or III Child Welfare Specialists, carry complex, difficult caseloads, or are assigned responsibilities involving case consultation. Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within Permanency Planning. May also serve as a backup supervisor. Serves as team leader in staff meetings, provides on-going case consultation and advice, 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. OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Announcement Number: 26-BB067 83009119/JR57792

Requirements

• Master's Degree plus one year of experience in professional social work in child welfare programs
• Bachelors Degree plus two years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• Three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance

Responsibilities

• Designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to Level I, II, or III Child Welfare Specialists
• Carry complex, difficult caseloads, or are assigned responsibilities involving case consultation
• Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within Permanency Planning
• Serve as a backup supervisor
• Serve as team leader in staff meetings
• Provide on-going case consultation and advice
• Train lower level Child Welfare Specialists in case management and interpretation of policies and procedures
• 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

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• 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