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Oklahoma Human Services lists this Resource Family Specialist I/II/III - ASK opportunity in norman, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Working in Child Welfare for Oklahomas 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! Extensive training will be provided to new employees.
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 drivers license and must maintain required car insurance.
Child Welfare Specialist, Level I
OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work.
Child Welfare Specialist, Level II
A bachelors degree (in any field) to qualify.
OR
One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
Child Welfare Specialist, Level III
OR
a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
OR
Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program
The KARE (Kinship Assessment Relative Engagement) team completes kinship resource family assessments for the purpose of placing children with kin (both foster and adoption), working in tandem with ASK units.
Actively Seeking Kinnections (ASK) is a specialized regional unit that searches out, gathers, and informs family connections to ensure that a child stays connected to important people in their life.
Position creates methods to expedite the identification, recruitment and retention of kinship families for a child who is in or at-risk of entering the child welfare system.
These kinship resource families are relatives and persons who have a kinship relationship with the child, and who are found to be suitable, capable, and willing to serve as caretakers for the child.
Conducts interviews with the parents, child, and all other known family, friends, and community members, including searches within case notes and in on-line searches, in order to identify additional family connections.
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