1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a child welfare specialist IV (supervisor) do? |
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 What field is your job in?
child welfare
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What is your job title?
child welfare specialist IV (supervisor)
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
OKDHS: state employee, children and family services.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
7 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40 plus
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Supervise and lead a group of 15 child welfare specialists on the statewide abuse hotline. Audit referrals, complete performance evaluations, staff child abuse cases weekly on multidisciplinary team, hold monthly staff meetings and conferences.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
42,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
42000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
2 weeks vacation, 3 weeks sick leave, 401 K, soonersave annuity program, health and dental plan allowance (health choice)
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
under compensated
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes, like and dislike. Dislike some of the supervisory requirements such as implementing corrective discipline. Enjoy working as a team to help at risk children and families ensure safety and positive outcomes.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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3 Income
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5 Work Environment - co-workers
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6 Work Environment - supervisors
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1 Benefits
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2 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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4 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Get your bachelor's degree and apply through the state office of personal management. Prepare yourself mentally for a very difficult job that will take personal sacrifice.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, flexiblity in schedule, ability to maintain composed under intense stress, empathetic to needs of others, multi tasker who can remain organized with large caseload.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Must have a college degree.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Are you sure :)
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