Foster Parent Recruitment Specialist I/II/III

Oklahoma Human Services•Muskogee, OK

8d•$37,281 - $43,969•Hybrid

About The Position

Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency means having the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families for generations to come. If you have a passion for social work and making a difference in your local community, OKDHS has a place for you! Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans. Extensive training will be provided to new employees.

Requirements

Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university; OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work; OR A combination of education and experience. (For Level I)
A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify; OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist. (For Level II)
A Master's degree, OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist, OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist. (For Level III)
Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.

Responsibilities

Recruitment staff actively seeks out prospective foster and adoptive families who have the ability to care for children.
Conduct community engagement to find foster and adoptive families.
Meet with prospective foster and adoptive families to establish communication.
Oversee the approval process for prospective foster families. Approve families according to established standards for the type of care provided.
Provide analysis and reporting on the number of new foster families.

Benefits

Full State Employee Benefits
On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

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