Child Welfare Specialist IV

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Woodward (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Woodward, Oklahoma is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist. This role requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and involves mentoring lower-level specialists, leading team meetings, and managing complex caseloads. Candidates must be prepared for extensive travel and need a valid driver's license. Those with additional qualifications may receive salary incentives. A proven track record in child welfare programs is essential for success in this demanding position.

Benefits

Salary incentive of 5% for Master's Degree holders

On-call bonus ranging from $100 to $150 biweekly

Qualifications

• Master's Degree plus one year of experience in child welfare programs.
• Bachelor's Degree plus two years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker and mentor to lower-level specialists within Child Protective Services.
• Serve as a team leader in staff meetings and ongoing case consultation.
• Coordinate efforts of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.
• Carry complex caseloads and handle case consultation responsibilities.
• Monitor investigations and review court reports.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Mentoring

Policy interpretation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

This position is located in Woodward, Oklahoma

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree plus one year of experience in professional social work in child welfare programs.
• OR a Bachelor's Degree plus two years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• OR Three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Responsibilities

This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to Level I, II, III Child Welfare Specialists, carry complex and difficult caseloads, or are assigned responsibilities involving case consultation.

• 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 a team leader in staff meetings, provides ongoing case consultation, and advises and trains 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.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.