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Child Welfare Specialist IV - Permanency Planning

Oklahoma Human Services
Oklahoma, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026

This position may be located in Oklahoma City, 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%.

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

This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to Level I, II, III Child Welfare Specialists, carry complex and difficult caseloads, or are assigned responsibilities involving case consultation.

  • Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within Permanency Planning.  May also serve as a backup supervisor.
  • Serves as a team leader in staff meetings, provides ongoing case consultation, and advises and trains 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 [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-GH084

*83004497/JR58327, 83002611/JR58701, 83012071/JR60512

Salary : $52,218

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