Family Specialist - Enid

Circle of Care • Enid, OK

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About The Position

Circle of Care is hiring a Family Specialist to recruit, develop, and support foster families in Enid and the surrounding area. The role provides case management and ongoing support to no more than 22 foster homes and 20 foster children. The Family Specialist partners with churches, schools, and community groups, and coordinates with DHS and other professionals to support children and foster families. The position requires regional travel of approximately 25% using a personal vehicle, monthly in-person home visits scheduled around foster families, and attendance at child placements, which may occur during evenings and weekends. The specialist maintains compliant case files, helps foster parents prepare court reports, and attends court hearings to advocate for children and foster parents. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $39,000.

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.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust.
• Strong case management skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Willingness to learn, flexibility, and openness to feedback.
• Commitment to Christ-centered service and passion for 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.
• Serve as a liaison with DHS and ensure licensing and documentation requirements are met.
• Travel within the assigned region, approximately 25% of the time, using a personal vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team of child advocates.
• Conduct monthly in-person home visits, coordinating with foster families' schedules.
• Maintain foster child and foster home case files and ensure compliance.
• Attend child placements in foster homes, including placements during evenings and weekends.
• Attend family meetings and work as part of an interdisciplinary team with DHS case workers and other professionals.
• Assist foster parents in writing court reports.
• Attend court hearings to advocate for children and foster parents.

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.
• Mission-driven work in a supportive, faith-based environment.
• Local community impact and opportunities to grow professionally.

What This Job Offers

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