Family Specialist - Tahlequah

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Family Specialist – Tahlequah, OK
Starting Pay: $39,000.00 and up + Full Benefits | Full-Time | Faith-Based Nonprofit

• Recruit and support foster families through presentations, focus groups, and one-on-one engagement
• Partner with local churches, schools, and community groups to raise awareness
• Provide ongoing case management and support to families not to exceed 22 foster homes and 20 foster children
• Act as a liaison with DHS and ensure all licensing and documentation requirements are met
• Travel within your assigned region (approx. 25% of the time) using your personal vehicle
• Collaborate with a passionate team of child advocates
• Attend monthly in person home visits done (daytime and evenings) in coordination of the foster families’ schedules.
• Maintain case file records for both foster children and foster homes with compliance in all areas.
• Attend placements of children in foster homes including evenings and weekends.
• Attend family meetings and serve in an interdisciplinary role working with DHS case workers and other professionals involved in the case.
• Assist foster parents in writing court reports and attend court hearings to advocate for the child and the foster parents.

• A strong communicator who builds trust easily
• Strong case management skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
• Open to learning, flexible, open to feedback
• Committed to Christ-centered service and passionate about the mission of foster care

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related social services field
• 2+ years of experience in a social service or case management role
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Ability to pass background check, pre-employment drug screening, and physical
• Minimum age 21 years old

• $39,000.00 starting salary
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 403(B) with up to 6% employer match
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, birthday, holidays, and parental leave
• Mission-driven work in a supportive, faith-based environment
• Local impact – serve your community while growing professionally

Circle of Care is an equal opportunity employer and a proud drug-free workplace.