Family Preservation Specialist Level 2 (67277)
About The Position
Are you passionate about strengthening families and creating lasting connections? Join NorthCare as a Family Preservation Specialist, where you’ll bring critical support to families, fostering stability and reunification for children across Oklahoma. This is more than a job; it’s a mission to create healthier communities, one family at a time. Key Responsibilities Include: Meet with families weekly, adapting service intensity based on their specific needs. Conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, and teach essential parenting and life skills using NorthCare’s HOPE wellness toolkit and SafeCare models. Coordinate services, facilitate parent-child visits for families with children in state custody, and act as a family advocate within the community. Complete intake, progress notes, and discharge documentation with precision and timeliness. Uphold confidentiality and act with the utmost professionalism as a NorthCare representative.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, with one year of experience in a similar setting.
- Proficient in MS Word and general computer skills, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and a high degree of flexibility to adapt to families’ schedules, including evenings and weekends.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance with business coverage.
- Must be able to respond to calls within 60 minutes and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications.
- Starting salary for this position is guided by experience, education, certification(s), and the ability to perform the assigned tasks
- This is a community-based role requiring travel and a high degree of autonomy.
- As an essential worker, you may occasionally work holidays, weekends, or during office closures.
Responsibilities
- Meet with families weekly, adapting service intensity based on their specific needs.
- Conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, and teach essential parenting and life skills using NorthCare’s HOPE wellness toolkit and SafeCare models.
- Coordinate services, facilitate parent-child visits for families with children in state custody, and act as a family advocate within the community.
- Complete intake, progress notes, and discharge documentation with precision and timeliness.
- Uphold confidentiality and act with the utmost professionalism as a NorthCare representative.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off to include PTO and Annual FLOAT leave
- Retirement 403(b) with employer contribution (no employee match required)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and trainings
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options including VarietyCare Advantage rates/discounts and ZERO Card benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care Expenses
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Urban Sitter
- Holiday saving club
- Verizon Cellular plan discount
- Gym Membership Discounts (YMCA, Planet Fitness, Crunch Fitness
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
