Child Welfare Specialist III - OKDHS

Child Welfare Specialist III H23C

Annual Salary: $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits

Shift-diff pay is paid after standard hours.

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 must maintain required car insurance.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree;
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a Regional Field Coordinator with Enhanced Foster Care (EFC).
• Schedules and facilitates EFC Treatment Team Meetings, breaking down barriers and confirming services and supports with external providers.
• Addresses barriers to ongoing service availability or delivery, working in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, Oklahoma Health Care Authority and service providers.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with private and contracted mental health providers.
  * Maintains reports and other tracking methods for key EFC efforts, including the EFC Service & Support Plan and EFC Treatment Team Meetings.