Oklahoma Department of Human Services

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

The location for this position may be Ada or Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Adult Protective Services Specialist IV - H26D

Annual Salary: $51,690.62 + Full state employee benefits

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requirements consist of a master’s degree and two years of experience
• in professional social work;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in professional social work;

Job Responsibilities

• The APSSIV reviews all APS casework for quality and approves field work completed by the APS Specialist, conducts monthly unit & individual meetings with staff, case staffing with appropriate staff, DHS Office of General Council, the District Attorney, and community partners as needed.
• The APSSIV approves all time, Leave and hours of service for the APS Specialist assigned to the unit. T
• he APSSIV routinely coaches unit staff, identifies strengths and weaknesses, formalizes staff development plans, and completes the PMP-111 process.
• The APSSIV administers performance improvement plans, corrective discipline, and corrective action plans for unit staff. The APSSIV reviews, assigns, and monitors unit caseloads including reviewing new referrals/reports, assigning referrals/reports to appropriate staff, and monitoring the completion of all assignments within the scope of APS policy and State Statute.
• The APSSIV mentors and assigns field mentors to new APS staff, assists new staff in the completion of all Pre-Academy Work, and ensures new staff are enrolled and ready to participate in APS New Worker Academy.
• The APSSIV interprets policy, procedures, and instruction to APS staff. The APSSIV communicates with District Director, Division APO, Division PFRs, and Division Director.

If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement number 25-GH106

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