Child Welfare Specialist IV

Child Welfare Specialist IV - H23D

This position may be located anywhere statewide in 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%.

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 Bachelors Degree plus two years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• OR Three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as lead worker or backup supervisor to lower-level Child Welfare Specialists in the Pathways To Launch unit within OK Successful Adulthood (OKSA).
• Serves as team leader in case staff meetings, provide on-going case consultation and advises and trains lower-level Child Welfare Specialists in case management and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Manages caseload of young adults ages 18-21 participating in the Pathways to Launch extended foster care program through OKSA. May carry complex and difficult caseloads.
• Assists young adults in developing, implementing and updating a transition plan; Provides regular reports to an administrative review team on the progress of the transition plan.
• Assists young adults in skill development, obtaining resources, and securing safe and stable housing.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with community resources, which includes making referrals and follow-up to ensure the initiated services and supports are appropriate to meet the needs of the young adults.
• Flexible schedule to be available for crisis management if necessary. Hours may vary and include nights and weekends.
• Position includes travel and client transportation.

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OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-KM149

83010510/JR54652