What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Specialist IV position at Oklahoma Human Services?
This position is located in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
Child Welfare Specialist IV - H23D
Annual Salary: $56,045.60 Full state employee benefits
DHS offers free child care for all employees. This benefit will be in effect until December 31, 2022. For more information contact daycare@okdhs.org or visit the program website at https://www.kith.care/.
Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.
Previous Employees who are able to assume a caseload upon rehire date are entitled to a $1,000 bonus at sign-on and another $2,500 at the completion of one year of employment.
Employee from other OKDHS divisions are not eligible.
Employee Benefits
- Health Benefit Allowance to significantly cover the cost of health, dental, and vision plans on top of your regular salary,
- Overtime plans or comp paid time off for Child Welfare Workers
- State matched retirement contribution plans
- 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation leave, and 15 days of paid sick leave per year
- Employee Assistance Program offering 12 free counseling sessions annually and 24/7 access to a crisis-trained staff
- Free Child Care through KITH care through December 31, 2022
- Mileage reimbursement
- Teleworking plans
- Technology such as laptop and cell phone
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of the requirements for a Master's Degree plus two years of experience in professional social work in child welfare programs.
- A Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience in professional social work including two years in child welfare programs.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Leadership level that provides direct supervision to a unit of lower level Child Welfare Specialists within Child Protective Services, Family Centered Services, and Permanency Planning.
- As a direct supervisor, interviews and selects team applicants; maintains personnel records and completes performance evaluations; trains new staff, performs case reviews; and develops and administers in-services training programs.
- Position includes close coordination and consultation with other Child Welfare Supervisors and District Directors regarding appropriate case actions and referrals, auditing and tracking of referrals with providers to ensure and verify the delivery of contractual services.
- Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.
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If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number - 22-KM238
83002631
Salary : $56,046
