Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $38,500.00 / year
Join Our Mission. Change a Life.
Now Hiring : Family Specialist Tahlequah, OK
Starting Pay : $38,500 + Full Benefits | Full-Time | Faith-Based Nonprofit
At Circle of Care , we believe that every child deserves a safe and loving home and every family deserves support. Were looking for a passionateFamily Specialists to help recruit, develop, provide case management and support to foster families in theTahlequahand surrounding area.If you're driven by purpose, fueled by compassion, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families this is your moment.
Your Impact : What Youll Do
- 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.
Who You Are
A strong communicator who builds trust easilyStrong case management skillsDetail-oriented, organized, and self-motivatedOpen to learning, flexible, open to feedbackCommitted to Christ-centered service and passionate about the mission of foster careWhat You Bring
Required :
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related social services field2+ years of experience in a social service or case management roleValid Oklahoma drivers license and reliable transportationAbility to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekendsAbility to pass background check, pre-employment drug screening, and physicalMinimum age 21 years oldWhy Work With Us?
$38,500 starting salary100% employer-paid health insurance403(B) with up to 6% employer matchGenerous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, birthday, holidays, and parental leaveMission-driven work in a supportive, faith-based environmentLocal impact serve your community while growing professionallyHow to Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and application (found at www.circleofcare.org).
Circle of Care is an equal opportunity employer and a proud drug-free workplace.