Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

This position is located in Durant, 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.

Pay

• 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance
• Travel is extensive
• State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position

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 Bachelor's Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist
• OR two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist

Responsibilities

• All new employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program
• Adoption services help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for every waiting child for whom adoption is the goal
• Consults with other Child Welfare Specialists within other programs to assist in the identification and preparation of foster children for a successful transition with an adoptive family
• Recruits, screens, and prepares prospective adoptive families
• Assists with the adoption application process and approves or disapproves applicants
• Participates in on-call rotation