Child Welfare Specialist IV - Permanency Planning

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Eufaula (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call bonus

Travel — extensive

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Eufaula, Oklahoma seeks a Child Welfare Specialist IV to lead a team of professionals and manage complex cases within the child welfare system. The role offers an annual salary of $52,217.89 with full state employee benefits.

A Master’s in Social Work enables a 5% salary incentive, and on-call duties may add $100–$150 every two weeks. Extensive travel and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree plus one year of experience in professional social work 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 a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within Child Protective Services, Family Centered Services, and Permanency Planning.
• May serve as backup supervisor.
• Provide ongoing case consultation and train lower-level specialists in case management and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) efforts as needed.
• Carry complex caseloads and monitor investigations and service plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Case management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is located in Eufaula, 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%.
Hours worked may be on-call, extended, and/or weekends.

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
• ORthree years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Responsibilities

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-BB213

83006785/JR54466