Job Posting Title

Social Services Inspector I or II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Office of Client Advocacy

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

December 20, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $45,968.62 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Muskogee - 530 S 34th Street

Salary: Up to $45,968.62 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Description: 

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for performing federally or state mandated quality control audits to evaluate the effectiveness of agency programs. Some positions will perform follow-up reviews and advocate for clients and program changes. Duties include investigating violations of agency policy, regulations and applicable state and federal laws. Some positions in this job family will conduct inquiries to protect the rights of clients, act as client advocate and file grievances on behalf of clients.

Duties:

• Carries a caseload comprised of audits and investigations; analyzes and evaluates employee actions and program effectiveness or operations at the local level.
• Visits and reviews various types of contractors, including but not limited to, residential care providers, day care facilities to determine compliance with laws and regulations and to perform financial reviews.
• Acts a client advocate; protects rights of clients assigned to State Human Services or Juvenile Affairs facilities, or other state contracted providers, files grievances on behalf of clients.
• Coordinates activities of a client grievance system, acts as client grievance facilitator and addresses and may investigate allegations of client mistreatment, exploitation, abuse, and neglect.
• Monitors agency and facility, and contract provider’s policy and procedures, identifies policy violations and unauthorized practices, and recommends corrective action.
• Performs preliminary investigations on vulnerable children and adults in the areas of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in accordance with all state and federal laws.
• Reviews and analyzes personnel actions and procedures for compliance with the Oklahoma Personnel Act and Merit Rules for Employment; investigates alleged violations of personnel laws and regulations.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidential