Child Welfare Specialist IV - OKDHS ONLY - CPS

Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree plus one year of experience of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist; 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: This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to Level I, II, III Child Welfare Specialists, carry complex and difficult caseloads, or are assigned responsibilities involving case consultation. Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within Child Protective Services ADV Unit. May also serve as a backup supervisor. Position serves as a Specialist at the Child Advocacy Center, investigating complex allegations of abuse and neglect, coordinating services between Child Welfare, the customer and the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).Conduct complex investigations of child abuse or neglect. This process involves interviews, investigations, research and critical thinking, working closely with the local MDT partners. Provide extensive treatment and other services to children and families. Unit covers on-call 24/7 for all serious allegations of abuse/neglect for the county. OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.