Child Welfare Specialist III - TRU Unit
Oklahoma Department of Human Services · Norman, OK · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$44k/yrFull-time
This position will be located in Norman, OK.
Pay
Annual salary: $43,968.62 plus full state employee benefits. Shift differential pay is provided after standard hours. Applicants with a Master's Degree in Social Work receive a 5% salary incentive. On-call positions earn an additional $100–$150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.
Schedule
Days worked: Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, or
- Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist, or
- Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
- Valid driver’s license and required car insurance
- Extensive travel
Responsibilities
- Serve with the Triage Response Unit (TRU), conducting initial investigations before case assignment to Child Protective Services
- Conduct initial interviews into reports of abuse and neglect
- Request documentation from law enforcement, medical providers, and other sources
- Assess child safety and recommend appropriate level of intervention
- Initiate procedures to remove a child from the home; coordinate with law enforcement and the district attorney’s office; provide reports to the courts
- Participate in Child Safety Meetings (CSM) and other Child Welfare programs