Certification Specialist - OKC

Circle of Care • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Circle of Care, we believe that every child deserves a safe and loving home — and every family deserves support. We’re looking for a passionate Certification Specialists to working with families to complete all home certification paperwork and home study. If you have a strong attention to detail, you're driven by purpose, fueled by compassion, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families — this is your moment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related social services field
• 2+ years of experience in a social service or case management role
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Ability to pass background check, pre-employment drug screening, and physical
• Minimum age 21 years old
• Must be extremely detailed oriented
• You exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• A strong communicator who builds trust easily
• Have a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision making
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
• Open to learning, flexible, open to feedback
• Committed to Christ-centered service and passionate about the mission of foster care

Responsibilities

• Oversee all the necessary paperwork, processing, and certification of foster families throughout the approval process
• Train groups and guide prospective foster families on necessary trainings on weekends
• Monitor and report prospective foster parent file deficiencies to Foster parent, Family Specialist, and Program Director
• Coordinate information requests from prospective foster parents and assure follow up with the request
• Assess family history and background to determine appropriateness for certification
• Attend trainings and meetings as required by the agency, OKDHS and as needed to maintain social work licensure
• Report ongoing pre-licensure and post-licensure foster home concerns to Program Director
• Assist with conducting internal audits according to Circle of Care and regulatory quality assurance standards
• Responsible for the coordination and writing of the Resource Family Assessment

Benefits

• $38,000 starting salary
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 403(B) with up to 6% employer match
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, birthday, holidays, and parental leave
• Mission-driven work in a supportive, faith-based environment
• Local impact – serve your community while growing professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level