Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

State of Oklahoma - Tahlequah, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Tahlequah, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Resource Family Specialist I/II/III position at OKDHS involves working in Child Welfare to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families in Oklahoma. This role includes extensive training for new employees and offers opportunities for career advancement based on experience and education. The position requires a commitment to supporting foster care and adoption activities, providing in-home support, and conducting family assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities.
• Deliver in-home support and social work services for families in or approved for adoption or foster care.
• Provide training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.
• Complete family assessments and reassess annually.
• Review child's history and coordinate placement of children.

Requirements

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university or 3 years of experience related to child welfare work for Level I.
• A bachelor's degree in any field or one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist for Level II.
• A Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist or two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist for Level III.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Social Work for salary incentive.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• Salary incentive for Master's Degree holders
• On-call bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks
• State vehicles available for use in job duties.