Child Welfare Specialist IV- CPS

Oklahoma Human Services; Okmulgee (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full State Employee Benefits

On-call bonus

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Okmulgee, OK, is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist IV. The role offers an annual salary of $52,217.89 plus full state employee benefits. A Master’s in Social Work adds a 5% salary incentive. On-call duties include a biweekly $100–$150 bonus depending on responsibilities.

Extensive travel is required; a valid driver’s license and insurance are mandatory. Announcement: 26-BB228.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work plus 1 year of professional social work experience in child welfare.
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker or backup supervisor to lower-level Child Welfare Specialists.
• Provide team leadership, ongoing case consultation, and training for lower-level staff.
• Assist in coordinating the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) and manage complex caseloads.

Skills

Social work

Leadership

Case management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is located in Okmulgee, 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.

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 of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• ORthree 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 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.
• Monitor investigations and individualized service plans and review court reports.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number:26-BB228

83011817/JR66322