Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

Oklahoma Human Services • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's largest state agency, OKDHS, offers the opportunity to positively impact the safety and well-being of children and families. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about social work and making a difference in their local community. Extensive training will be provided to new employees.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.
• For 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities, including 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.
• Additional bonus ranging from $75 to $100 every two weeks for on-call positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees