Child Welfare Specialist IV - TRU Unit - OKDHS ONLY

Oklahoma Human Services•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for current OKDHS employees only. This position is located in Norman, 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. Work schedule will be 1:00 pm - 12:00 am Tuesday - Friday 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 Child Welfare Specialists within the Triage Response Unit (TRU), which completes the initial investigations and assessments before case assignment to Child Protective Services for completion. 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 [email protected] OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Announcement Number: 26-KM009 83011579/JR54749

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

Lead worker and mentor to a unit of Child Welfare Specialists within the Triage Response Unit (TRU), which completes the initial investigations and assessments before case assignment to Child Protective Services for completion. 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.