Foster Parent Recruitment Specialist I/II/III

Job Duties

• Recruitment staff actively seeks out prospective foster and adoptive families who have the ability to care for children.
• Conduct community engagement to find foster and adoptive families.
• Met with prospective foster and adoptive families to establish communication.
• Oversee the approval process for prospective foster families. Approve families according to established standards for the type of care provided.
• Provide analysis and reporting on the number of new foster families.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

• 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.
• Preference will be given to a candidate who is fluent in both written and spoken Spanish.
• 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.

Contact Information

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Employer Information

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.