Child Welfare Specialist IV OKDHS ONLY

This position is for current OKDHS employees only.

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Norman or Lawton 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

• *Assigned to the Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP) Unit, which are community-based treatment programs for children who require out-of-home care along with therapy and specialized services - including those children who are emotionally and behaviorally disturbed, developmentally disabled, and medically disabled.
  *Identifies needs of residents assigned to contracted QRTPs; provides services to the QRTP residents as specified by the treatment plan; focus on transition planning and trauma responsive care.
  *Ensures the safety and quality of care for OKDHS custody children placed in contracted residential facilities. 
  * Reviews treatment plans and files for each youth placed in the QRTP to ensure compliance with the QRTP contract.
  *Conducts on-site visits to the facilities, maintains contact with administration, along with members of the Office of Client Advocacy & Oklahoma Child Care Licensing.
   

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-GH068

83006600/JR57485