Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

Oklahoma Human Services • El Reno, OK

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About The Position

This position is located in El Reno, Oklahoma. 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. Annual Salary Level I H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits Level II H23B - $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits Level III H23C - $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%. On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $75 to $100 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities. Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level I 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.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level II A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify. OR o ne year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• Child Welfare Specialist, Level III 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.

Responsibilities

• Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities.
• Maintenance of all foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
• Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.
• Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.
• Completes family assessments and reassesses annually.
• Reviews child’s history and coordinates placement of children.

Benefits

• Full State Employee Benefits
• salary incentive of an additional 5% for Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work
• On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $75 to $100 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees