Child Welfare Specialist IV

$52,218 - $52,218/Yr

State of Oklahoma - Norman, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Norman, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Child Welfare Specialist IV position is a specialist-level role within the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, focusing on child welfare programs. This role involves leading and mentoring lower-level Child Welfare Specialists, managing complex caseloads, and providing case consultation. The position requires extensive travel and offers a competitive salary with additional incentives for advanced qualifications and on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within Child Protective Services, Family Centered Services, and Permanency Planning.
• Serve as team leader in staff meetings, providing ongoing case consultation and advising lower-level Child Welfare Specialists in case management and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Annual salary of $52,217.89
• Full State Employee Benefits
• Salary incentive of an additional 5% for Master's Degree holders
• On-call bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks depending on responsibilities.