Resource Family Specialist I/II/III - KARE

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

On-call bonus

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Human Services is hiring in the Child Welfare division across Antlers, Hugo, and Idabel. Positions include Level I–III Child Welfare Specialists with extensive training provided and a 5% incentive for a Master’s degree. Travel is extensive and requires a valid driver’s license. Announcements: 26-BC258 and JR66868.

These roles are within the Oklahoma Civil Service and offer comprehensive state employee benefits. On-call bonuses apply biweekly depending on duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (any field) required for Level II.
• Master's degree grants 5% salary incentive (see announcement).
• Experience or education combinations acceptable for Level I.

Responsibilities

• Conduct kinship resource family assessments for placement with kin.
• Interview parents, child, and family/community members to identify connections.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Master's degree

90 hours of college coursework

3 years related experience

Combination of education and experience

One year of experience as Child Welfare Specialist

Two years of experience as Child Welfare Specialist

Job description

This position may be located in Antlers, Hugo, or Idabel, 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.
• 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

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

The KARE (Kinship Assessment Relative Engagement) team completes kinship resource family assessments for the purpose of placing children with kin (both foster and adoption), working in tandem with ASK units.

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 in 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 on-line searches, in order to identify additional family connections.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number:26-BC258

83003614/JR66868