Resource Family Specialist I/II/III
About the role
This position is located in Norman, 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.
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) 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
- Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities, including maintenance of all foster, kinship, and adoptive families
- Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care
- Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers
- Completes family assessments and reassesses annually
- Reviews child's history and coordinates placement of children
Schedule
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.