Child Welfare Specialist IV - Permanency Planning

This position is located in Eufaula, 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%. Hours worked may be on‑call, extended and/or weekends.

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.

• 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.

Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower‑level Child Welfare Specialists within Child Protective Services, Family Centered Services, and Permanency Planning. May also serve as a backup supervisor.

• Serves as team leader in staff meetings, provides on‑going 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 DHS.Careers

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.