Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

State of Oklahoma - Fairview, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Fairview, 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 and offers opportunities for career advancement while providing essential support to foster and adoptive families. Specialists will engage in day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities, ensuring the welfare of children in the system.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program.
• 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, or a combination of education and experience 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 positions receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks.