Resource Family Specialist I/II/III - Adoption Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Hugo, Oklahoma, is seeking Child Welfare Specialists at Levels I–III to deliver in-home social work services, assess families, and coordinate foster/adoption placements. All new hires will complete the Core Academy Training Program.

Level I requires 90 credit hours or 3 years of related experience; Level II requires a bachelor's degree or one year as a Child Welfare Specialist; Level III requires a master's degree or a combination of a bachelor's and

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university.
• 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 plus one year, or two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.
• Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.
• Completes family assessments and reassesses annually.
• Reviews child’s history and coordinates placement of children.
• All new employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Education

90 credit hours/College coursework

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Master's degree

Job description

This position is located in Hugo, 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

Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities. This includes maintenance of all foster, kinship, and adoptive families.

• Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.
• Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.
• Completes family assessments and reassesses annually.
• Reviews child’s history and coordinates placement of children.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number:26-BC249

83006039/JR66702