Child Welfare Specialist IV - TRU Unit - OKDHS ONLY

Oklahoma Human Services • Norman, OK

1d • $52,218 • 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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• salary incentive of an additional 5% with a Master's Degree in Social Work
• additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks for on-call positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees