Child Welfare Specialist III - TRU Unit

This position will be located in Norman, OK.

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.
Days worked will be Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Minimum 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

• Position serves with the Triage Response Unit (TRU), which completes the initial investigations before case assignment to Child Protective Services for completion.
• Conducts initial interviews into reports of abuse and neglect. Requests documentation from law enforcement, medical providers, etc. Assesses child safety and recommends appropriate level of intervention.
• Initiates procedures to remove the child from the home; coordinates activities with law enforcement entities and district attorney's office; provides reports to the courts.
• Participates in meetings with Child Safety Meetings (CSM) and other CW programs.

If you have questions, please contact

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-GH151

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