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Child Welfare Specialist IV
Job in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73101, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Oklahoma Human Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Community Health, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Child Welfare Specialist IV - H23D
This position may be located anywhere statewide in 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%.
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
- Serves as lead worker or backup supervisor to lower-level Child Welfare Specialists in the Pathways To Launch unit within OK Successful Adulthood (OKSA).
- Serves as team leader in case staff meetings, provide on-going case consultation and advises and trains lower-level Child Welfare Specialists in case management and interpretation of policies and procedures.
- Manages caseload of young adults ages 18-21 participating in the Pathways to Launch extended foster care program through OKSA. May carry complex and difficult caseloads.
- Assists young adults in developing, implementing and updating a transition plan;
Provides regular reports to an administrative review team on the progress of the transition plan. - Assists young adults in skill development, obtaining resources, and securing safe and stable housing.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with community resources, which includes making referrals and follow-up to ensure the initiated services and supports are appropriate to meet the needs of the young adults.
- Flexible schedule to be available for crisis management if necessary. Hours may vary and include nights and weekends.
- Position includes travel and client transportation.
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: 26-KM149
/JR54652
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