Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

Oklahoma Human Services•Chandler, OK

5d•$37,281 - $43,969

About The Position

The Resource Family Specialist supports adoption services within Oklahoma’s Child Welfare system, helping eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for children for whom adoption is the goal. The position may be located in Chandler or Stillwater, Oklahoma. Extensive training is provided, and all new employees complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program. Travel is extensive. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and maintain required car insurance. State vehicles are available for work duties. The position participates in an on-call rotation. The posting lists three salary levels: Level I, $37,280.75; Level II, $40,077.79; and Level III, $43,968.62, plus full state employee benefits. Applicants with a Master’s Degree in Social Work receive a 5% salary incentive. On-call positions receive an additional bonus of $75 to $100 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.

Requirements

For Level I: completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university, or three years of experience related to child welfare work, or a combination of education and experience.
For Level II: a bachelor's degree in any field, or one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
For Level III: a master's degree, or a bachelor's degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist, or two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Maintain required car insurance.
Complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program as a new employee.

Responsibilities

Consult with Child Welfare Specialists in other programs to help identify and prepare foster children for a successful transition to an adoptive family.
Recruit, screen, and prepare prospective adoptive families.
Assist with the adoption application process and approve or disapprove applicants.
Participate in an on-call rotation.