Family Specialist - Enid

Circle of Care • Enid, OK

7d • $39,000 - $41,000

About The Position

Circle of Care is hiring a full-time Family Specialist to recruit, develop, and support foster families in Enid, Oklahoma, and the surrounding area. The role provides case management and support to foster families, with caseload limits of 22 foster homes and 20 foster children. The Family Specialist works with churches, schools, community groups, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS), foster parents, and other professionals to support children and families and meet licensing, documentation, and case requirements.

The position involves approximately 25% travel within the assigned region using a personal vehicle. It includes monthly in-person home visits scheduled around foster families’ availability, including daytime and evening visits; attending placements, including evenings and weekends; participating in family meetings and court hearings; and helping foster parents prepare court reports. The role calls for Christ-centered service, compassion, flexibility, strong communication, and organized case management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related social services field.
• At least 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 a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and physical.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Strong communication and case management skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Open to learning, flexible, and receptive to feedback.
• Committed to Christ-centered service and passionate about the mission of foster care.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support foster families through presentations, focus groups, and one-on-one engagement.
• Partner with local churches, schools, and community groups to raise awareness.
• Provide ongoing case management and support to no more than 22 foster homes and 20 foster children in person.
• Liaise with DHS and ensure licensing and documentation requirements are met.
• Travel within the assigned region, approximately 25% of the time, using a personal vehicle.
• Attend monthly in-person home visits in coordination with foster families’ schedules, including daytime and evening visits.
• Maintain compliant case records for foster children and foster homes.
• Attend placements of children in foster homes, including evenings and weekends.
• Attend family meetings and serve in an interdisciplinary role with DHS case workers and other professionals involved in cases.
• Assist foster parents in writing court reports and attend court hearings to advocate for children and foster parents.
• Collaborate with a team of child advocates.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance.
• 403(b) with up to 6% employer match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, birthday leave, holidays, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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