What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Specialist IV - OKDHS ONLY - Pathways to Launch position at Oklahoma Human Services?
This position is for current OKDHS employees only.
This position may be located anywhere statewide in Oklahoma.
Child Welfare Specialist IV - H23D
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 Qualifications
- Master'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 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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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 26-KM145
83011920/JR53509
Salary : $52,218