Family Preservation Specialist

Family & Children's Services Career Center • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Family Preservation Specialist carries a dedicated caseload and provides in-home services to improve relationships between parents and their children. Services include training on parental behaviors related to home safety, cleanliness, children’s medical care, and parent-child interactions. The specialist assesses families’ needs, develops and coordinates individualized support, monitors progress, maintains documentation, and collaborates with families and multidisciplinary teams.

This is classified as a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing; marijuana is included in the screening panel. A medical marijuana license does not exempt employees from testing or consequences under the employer’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in mental health, criminal justice, or community-based social services.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; ability to use an agency or personal automobile to travel to locations outside the primary office.
• SafeCare Certification.
• ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, completed within 60 days of eligibility.
• ODMHSAS Case Manager II Certification, completed within 60 days of eligibility.
• Demonstrated adaptability, interpersonal skills, initiative, cooperation, critical thinking, multitasking, and autonomy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ physical, psychological, social, and environmental needs.
• Train and educate clients about parenting and life skills.
• Develop individualized care plans with clients, families, and other stakeholders, including tailored support and skill-building activities to promote community connection.
• Coordinate and monitor services to ensure timely and appropriate care.
• Advocate for clients’ rights and help them access necessary resources and services.
• Provide emotional and practical support to clients and their families.
• Evaluate client progress regularly and adjust care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of care, progress, and outcomes.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers, social workers, and therapists.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and other collaborative activities.
• Educate clients and families about available services and resources and assist them in making informed decisions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
• Participate in continuing education, training, and professional development.
• Complete certification renewals and assigned trainings by their deadlines.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits, including zero-cost options.
• Retirement savings program with up to 6% employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Student loan repayment programs.
• Up to 34 paid days off in the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED