Resource Family Specialist I/II/III - ASK

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in Child Welfare, where your work will directly impact the lives of children and families in Oklahoma. This position offers extensive training and the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference in your community. As part of a supportive agency, you will engage with families, conduct interviews, and create connections that help children thrive. With competitive salaries and benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about social work and community service. Embrace a fulfilling career that opens pathways to hope for all Oklahomans.

Benefits

Full State Employee Benefits

Extensive Training

On-call Bonus

State Vehicle for Duties

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of experience related to child welfare work.
• Master's degree for Level III position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to identify family connections for children.
• Create methods to recruit kinship families for children.
• Actively seek connections to ensure child stays connected.

Skills

Social Work

Child Welfare

Interviewing Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

This position is located in Tulsa or Claremore, 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.All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

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 $100 to $150 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Specialist,Level I

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university;
• OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work;
• OR a 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

• Actively Seeking Kinnections (ASK) is a specialized regional unit that searches out, gathers, and informs family connections to ensure that a child stays connected to important people in their life.
• Position creates methods to expedite the identification, recruitment and retention of kinship families for a child who is at or at risk of entering the child welfare system. These kinship resource families are relatives and persons who have a kinship relationship with the child, and who are found to be suitable, capable, and willing to serve as caretakers for the child.
• Conducts interviews with the parents, child, and all other known family, friends, and community members, including searches within case notes and in online searches, in order to identify additional family connections.

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OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 25-KM070

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