Career Development Specialist: Vocational Guidance & Planning

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Durant, Oklahoma, is seeking a Family Services Specialist III – H14C for a full-time role in an office setting. The position offers an annual salary of $44,272.80 plus full state employee benefits.

Travel is extensive and requires a valid driver's license and insurance. The role provides individual career guidance, assesses interests, aptitudes, and plans, coordinates training and employment activities, and liaises with TANF and other agencies.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional social work experience.
• Equivalent combination substituting one year of professional social work per bachelor’s year.
• Three years of experience as a Family Services Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual vocational guidance through assessment of participant interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for vocational/ educational planning purposes.
• Conduct interviews with participants to assess employment/training status, provide program information and requirements, develop initial Career Plans, provide and explain all appropriate forms and documentation.
• Meet regularly with participants by office visit, phone, remote meetings and face to face home visits to update Career Plans and Schedules, provide career pathway coaching, make referrals, monitor progress, and assist with transportation if necessary.
• Meet with participants to address non-compliance with program requirements if needed.
• Update and maintain participants’ physical and digital files and correspondence; monitor and record progress and hours in FACS.
• Act as liaison/coordinator of activities between TANF and other agencies.
• Provide regular support to participants’ who have obtained employment to foster job success and retention.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 1 year social work

Equivalent education/experience

3 years as Family Services Specialist

Job description

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Durant, Oklahoma, is seeking a Family Services Specialist III – H14C for a full-time role in an office setting. The position offers an annual salary of $44,272.80 plus full state employee benefits.

Travel is extensive and requires a valid driver's license and insurance. The role provides individual career guidance, assesses interests, aptitudes, and plans, coordinates training and employment activities, and liaises with TANF and other agencies.