Programs Field Representative

Oklahoma Human Services•Oklahoma City, OK

23d•$52,643

About The Position

This position may be located anywhere in the state of Oklahoma. Programs Field Representative H11A AFS Annual Salary $52,642.81 + Full State Employee Benefits Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. The Programs Field Representative position is responsible for providing oversight, coordination, and technical assistance for multiple family strengthening and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Work programs and contracts. This position focuses on expanding and maintaining TANF Work initiatives that support the state’s benefit programs and promote economic stability for Oklahoma families. Collaborates with community partners, contractors, and agency staff to implement and enhance TANF Work programs, including Work Ready Oklahoma, and family strengthening initiatives such as Parenting Inside Out. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of TANF Work activities and related family support programs to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state requirements. Participates in the development and revision of policies and procedures related to TANF Work and family strengthening programs. Provides technical assistance, training, and guidance to field staff, agency personnel, and community partners regarding TANF policies, procedures, and best practices. Assists in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including drafting program descriptions, performance measures, and evaluation criteria. Monitors caseload and program activity reports to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. Supports the preparation of the TANF State Plan, required federal reporting, and related program documentation. Conducts on-site monitoring visits, contract evaluations, and partner meetings to assess program performance and adherence to contract requirements. Compiles data and prepares reports as requested by program leadership. Travel is required to conduct site visits, attend meetings, and participate in conferences as necessary. OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Announcement Number: 26-BB007 83001996/JR54836

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license
Must maintain required car insurance
A master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation; OR an equivalent combination of experience and, substituting 1 additional year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
Professional experience in the fields listed must have been the primary job responsibility to be considered as qualifying.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants with Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Providing oversight, coordination, and technical assistance for multiple family strengthening and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Work programs and contracts.
Expanding and maintaining TANF Work initiatives that support the state’s benefit programs and promote economic stability for Oklahoma families.
Collaborating with community partners, contractors, and agency staff to implement and enhance TANF Work programs, including Work Ready Oklahoma, and family strengthening initiatives such as Parenting Inside Out.
Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of TANF Work activities and related family support programs to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state requirements.
Participating in the development and revision of policies and procedures related to TANF Work and family strengthening programs.
Providing technical assistance, training, and guidance to field staff, agency personnel, and community partners regarding TANF policies, procedures, and best practices.
Assisting in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including drafting program descriptions, performance measures, and evaluation criteria.
Monitoring caseload and program activity reports to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
Supporting the preparation of the TANF State Plan, required federal reporting, and related program documentation.
Conducting on-site monitoring visits, contract evaluations, and partner meetings to assess program performance and adherence to contract requirements.
Compiling data and preparing reports as requested by program leadership.
Travel is required to conduct site visits, attend meetings, and participate in conferences as necessary.