Permanency Specialist - Child Welfare & Family Support

Winstar; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Services in Ardmore, OK is seeking a Full Time Permanency Worker to join the Child Welfare Permanency Team B. The role works Monday–Friday at Ardmore Family Services and involves direct engagement with children and families to determine needs and ensure safety.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in social services, with expectation of documentation, testimony in court, and collaboration with agencies and courts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field is required.
• Experience in child welfare or social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage children and families to collect information for needs assessment.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with children, parents, family members, and community members.
• Provide testimony as an expert witness in state courts; file reports to courts as required.
• Coordinate with Chickasaw Nation, outside agencies, and courts to ensure child safety.
• Connect families to resources and education to address identified needs.
• Perform case management and document case notes thoroughly.
• Conduct monthly home visits to children in various living arrangements.
• Submit reports of child abuse/neglect to the Child Welfare Services database.
• Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in social science related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Family Services in Ardmore, OK is seeking a Full Time Permanency Worker to join the Child Welfare Permanency Team B. The role works Monday–Friday at Ardmore Family Services and involves direct engagement with children and families to determine needs and ensure safety.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in social services, with expectation of documentation, testimony in court, and collaboration with agencies and courts.