Programs Field Representative - Okdhs Only

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY.This position may be Negotiable Statewide, Oklahoma.Programs Field Representative

• H11A CWAnnual Salary $61,790.27 + Full State Employee Benefits Minimum QualificationsA master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation;OR an equivalent combination and experience, substituting 1 additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education. *Professional experience in the fields listed must have been the primary job responsibility to be considered as qualifying. Incidental performance of professional work in any area(s) shall not be considered. Job Duties. Provides consultation and technical assistance to field staff, leadership, contractors, community partners, and other stakeholders regarding Child Welfare policy, procedures, and best practices.Partners with Regions, Districts, and Counties to identify practice trends, strengths, and challenges and uses Child Welfare data to support practice improvements and positive outcomes. Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of contracts, including reviewing performance, deliverables, invoices, expenditures, and other indicators of contract compliance.Serves as a liaison between Child Welfare executive leadership, local leadership, and front-line staff to support consistent communication and implementation of policy, practice, and program changes.Assists with developing and interpreting policy, procedures, rules, instructions, and training related to Child Welfare programs, including Foster Care and Adoptions.Develops, coordinates, and/or provides training and participates in meetings, work groups, committees, and collaborative efforts with internal and external partners. __________________If you have additional questions, please email [email protected] OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.Announcement Number: 26-BC251 83005093/JR66796