Child Welfare Specialist IV - OKDHS ONLY - TRU

Child Welfare Specialist IV - H23DThis position is for current OKDHS employees only. This position is located in Norman, Oklahoma. 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 weekend hrs. 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 QualificationsMaster's Degree plus one year of experience of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;OR a Bachelors Degree plus two years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;OR Three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.Job ResponsibilitiesLead worker and mentor to a unit of Child Welfare Specialists within the Triage Response Unit (TRU), which completes the initial investigations and assessments before case assignment to Child Protective Services for completion. May also serve as a backup supervisor.Serves as team leader in staff meetings, provide on-going case consultation and advise and train 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.Monitors investigations and individualized service plans and reviews court reports.If you have questions, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Announcement Number: 26-KM242 83011579/JR67234