Social Services Inspector III

This position is located in Lawton, Chickasha, or Duncan, Oklahoma

Social Services Inspector

Annual Salary:

• Level III H22C - $48,365.49 + Full State Employee Benefits

Position may require extended workhours, including weekends and on-call hours.

Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Basic purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for conducting internal and external audits and field investigations and performing federally or state mandated quality control audits to evaluate the effectiveness of agency programs. Some positions will perform follow-up reviews and advocate for clients and program changes. Duties include investigating welfare fraud and employee violations of agency policy, regulations and applicable state and federal laws.

Some positions in this job family will conduct investigations and inquiries to protect the rights of clients, act as client advocate and file grievances on behalf of clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in investigation, auditing, social work, juvenile justice, personnel administration, law enforcement or child support enforcement, working with persons with intellectual disabilities.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Social Service Inspector III investigates complaints of abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons 18 years of age and older residing in long-term care facilities in the State of Oklahoma including more difficult cases which can be high profile and provides service planning.
• The SSI III also serves as mentor & coach for new Social Service Specialists staff & assists them in completing training exercises.
• The SSI III will prepare case reports and submit to DA.

If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 25-GH225