Child Welfare Specialist V - Resource Family Staff

$58,848 - $58,848/Yr

State of Oklahoma - Altus, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Altus, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Child Welfare Specialist V - Resource Family Staff position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of foster care and adoption activities in Altus, Oklahoma. This role involves direct supervision of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists, ensuring the maintenance and support of foster, kinship, and adoptive families. The position requires extensive travel and collaboration with other Child Welfare Supervisors and District Directors to ensure effective case management and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities.
• Maintain all foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
• Supervise a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists.
• Interview and select child welfare services staff.
• Maintain personnel records and complete performance evaluations.
• Train new staff and perform case reviews.
• Develop and administer in-services training programs.
• Coordinate and consult with other Child Welfare Supervisors and District Directors regarding case actions and referrals.
• Audit and track referrals with providers to ensure delivery of contractual services.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work plus two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Bachelor's Degree plus three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Four years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Valid driver's license and maintained car insurance.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $58,847.88
• Full State Employee Benefits
• Salary incentive of an additional 5% for Master's Degree holders