Foster Care Tulsa FT

Lilyfield; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilyfield in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Foster Care Specialist to provide essential support and case management to foster families and children. This role involves home studies, ongoing counseling, and participation in family team meetings.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience. The position requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Some evenings and weekends are involved for client visits and trainings. The role offers a salaried position with potential benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in social work, psychology or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with work experience.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and counseling to foster families.
• Complete home studies and assessments for families.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Compassion

Dependability

Organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or child development with one year experience

Bachelor’s degree in any field with two years of human services experience

Job description

Job Location

Lilyfield Tulsa – Tulsa, OK 74106

Job Title

Foster Care Specialist

Job Description

Purpose: Provide case management, counseling, assessment and supportive services to foster families and foster children. To provide recruitment and retention services to foster families.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete home studies, and home study updates for foster families and adoptive families
• Provide in‑home visitation and case management, phone support and crisis management to an assigned caseload of foster families and children.
• Provide ongoing counseling, case management, support and education for foster care families
• Assess child safety, well‑being, and placement stability
• Attend Family Team Meetings and court hearings, as needed
• Participate in foster family support groups and trainings
• Support bridging and reunification goals when appropriate
• Raise awareness in the faith community about the scriptural mandate regarding foster care and adoption.
• Provide post‑adoption and/or post‑placement support or counseling to foster families
• Manage and maintain appropriate case files per agency, and state policy
• Recruit new families for the contract foster care program
• Assist with event planning and coordination, including fundraisers and workshops
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call rotation
• Various marketing and PR activities for the agency
• Require regular driving within the service area to conduct home visits, attend meetings, and provide case‑related support.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required trainings.
• Other tasks as assigned

Wage Classification

Salaried

Work Hours

Monday‑Friday8:30a.m.–5p.m., some evenings and weekends for client visits, foster parent trainings, and/or recruitment.

Reporting

This position reports to the Foster Care Program Director.

Desired Character Strengths

• Compassion
• Dependability
• Discernment
• Discretion
• Flexibility
• Sensitivity
• Thoroughness
• Sincerity
• Justice
• Responsibility
• Availability
• Truthfulness

Education / Training

• Master’s level degree in social work, psychology or a human services related area of study; or
• Bachelor’s level degree in sociology, social work, psychology, child development with at least one year of work in the human services field; or
• Bachelor’s level degree in any field with at least two years of work in the human services field.

Competencies / Requirements

• Willingness to agree to and abide by all policies and procedures including OP406 Code of Ethical and Christian Conduct and OP412 Faith Engagement.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate family and interpersonal functioning
• Understanding and knowledge of family and systems theories
• Ability to work with the team toward a common goal
• Ability to use discretion when discussing sensitive or confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to schedule and multitask
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Meet requirements of licensing standards in regard to criminal background check.
• Be physically, mentally and emotionally capable of performing the assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license

Experience

• At least one or two years of social work practice experience, depending on educational background.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit on the floor, bend and be at ground level with children; ability to drive and travel to meet with families.