Social Worker III

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Travel is Extensive

Annual Salary:

• Level III H20C - $41,456.13/Per year + State Employee Benefits

DHS offers free child care for all employees. This benefit will be in effect until September 30, 2023. For more information contact daycare@okdhs.org or visit the program website at https://www.kith.care/.

Minimum Qualifications

Level III:

• Completion of the curriculum requirements for a master’s degree in social work and 3 years of experience in professional social work OR;
• completion of the curriculum requirements for a master’s degree in behavioral science and 4 years of experience in professional social work OR;
• completion of the curriculum requirements for a baccalaureate degree with a major in social work, aging, juvenile services, juvenile justice, child development or family relations and child development, rehabilitation counseling and 4 years of experience in professional social work OR;
• completion of the curriculum requirements for a baccalaureate degree and 5 years of experience in professional social work OR;
• an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 1 additional year of experience in professional social work for each year of the baccalaureate degree.

Preference may be given to a candidate who is certified in HIV 101, HIV PrEP & Pep, and Mental Health & HIV through (AETC)

Job Responsibilities

• This Social Worker III provides comprehensive HIV case management to individuals & families living with HIV, with a targeted outreach emphasis on at-risk and underserved populations throughout Oklahoma.
• Facilitates & provides access to federal & privately funded prescription assistance programs, specialized home health programs, COBRA benefits, & medical insurance; Initiates and facilitates expedited Medicaid Waiver services for clients with urgent medical needs.
• Provide comprehensive services plan development with the client in conjunction with APS, CWS, and AFS agency staff.
• Refer & schedule client appointments for medical services; Serve as a gatekeeper for client access to emergency community funds and pantries.
• Collaborate with other agencies through monthly inter agency staff meetings to identify, develop, and maintain client services. Identify and build partnerships with AIDS Service Organizations.
• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.

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 No. 23-BB087

83005547/JR12959

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