Child Welfare Specialist Iv - Comprehensive

This position is located in Okemah, Oklahoma.
Child Welfare Specialist IV - H23D
Annual Salary: $58,847.88 + 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%.
DHS offers free child care for all employees. This benefit will be in effect until September 30, 2023. 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.
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 offers 12 free counseling sessions annually and 24/7 access to a crisis-trained staff
• Mileage reimbursement
• Teleworking plans
• Technology such as a 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.

or

• A Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience in professional social work including two years in Child Welfare programs.

Job Responsibilities
Leadership position that serves as direct supervisor to a unit of Child Welfare Specialists.

• The position includes close coordination and consultation with CW 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.
• As a direct supervisor, the position is involved in the interviewing and selection of Child Welfare services staff; maintains personnel records and completes performance evaluations; monitors the unit's work assignments, turnover, staff experience, and case evaluation.
• Trains new staff performs case reviews and develops and administers in-service training programs.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings to discuss individual cases, training, and development.
• Ability to cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.
• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.

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 - 23-BC120
83007166/JR15281