Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

This position is located in Norman, 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 One 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. Job Duties All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities. This includes 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. _______________________________________________________________ Click here to see what it is like to work in Child Welfare. If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Announcement Number: 26-BC108 • 83003270/JR60297, 83000288/JR60378, *83006249/JR60379, *83005445/JR61842, ***83012283/JR62363, *83010522/JR63423