Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

Oklahoma Human Services; Chandler (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

State vehicle use

On-call bonus biweekly

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Chandler or Stillwater, Oklahoma seeks a Child Welfare Specialist. The role involves supporting foster care adoption, training, and coordinating with other social work teams to prepare children for a permanent family.

Positions offer extensive travel, state employee benefits, and opportunities for advancement. On-call duties include a biweekly bonus, and a Master’s in Social Work yields a 5% salary incentive.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Level I requires 90 college hours or 3 years of related experience or a combination.
• Level II requires a bachelor’s degree or one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Level III requires a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience or two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• All new employees complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program.
• Consult with other Child Welfare Specialists to identify and prepare foster children for adoption.
• Recruit, screen, and prepare prospective adoptive families and assist with the application process.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Job description

This position may be located in Chandler or Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families for generations to come. If you have a passion for social work and making a difference in your local community, OKDHS has a place for you! Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans.

Extensive training will be provided to new employees.

Annual Salary

• Level I H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H23B - $40,077.79+ Full State Employee Benefits
• Level III H23C- $43,968.62+ Full State Employee Benefits

Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.

On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $75 to $100 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

Travel is EXTENSIVE.Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Specialist,Level I

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university.
• OR3 years of experience related to child welfare work.
• ORa combination of education and experience.

Child Welfare Specialist,Level II

• A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify.
• OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level III

• A Master's degree.
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Duties

All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

Adoption services help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for every waiting child for whom adoption is the goal.

• Consults with other Child Welfare Specialists within other programs to assist in the identification and preparation of foster children for a successful transition with an adoptive family.
• Recruits, screens, and prepares prospective adoptive families.
• Assists with the adoption application process and approves or disapproves applicants.
• Participates in on-call rotation.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number:26-BC277

83009289/JR65613