Family Specialist - Durant

At Circle of Care, Inc., we're on a mission to spread Christian help, healing, and hope across Oklahoma.  We're on the lookout for a talented individual to join us as our Family Specialist who can help us achieve our vision of seeing and serving the wholeness of people to empower thriving individuals and families – is it you?  As a family specialist you will be responsible for the recruitment, development, and supervision of foster homes. This individual will be serving families in the Oklahoma city metro area as well as Lawton, OK. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Make presentations to community and faith-based organizations for the purpose of emphasizing the need for foster and adoptive parents.
Conduct focus groups and question and answer sessions to recruit foster families for Circle of Care.
Complete home studies on potential foster homes in a timely manner and in accordance with program procedures.
Maintain case notes for each family regarding goals and progress.
Assure all case management requirements are completed in accordance with program procedures.

Maintain accurate case records on both foster homes and children placed in those homes.
Act as liaison between the foster homes and the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Provide support to foster families, while holding them accountable for licensing requirements and child welfare policy.
Assist in all aspects of program development and operation as assigned.
Travel regionally and statewide using a personal vehicle at least 25 percent of the time. 
Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and ABILITIES
Present exceptional customer service with high expectations for quality of service
Ability to communicate thoughts and concerns clearly, both orally and in written form
Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Tolerance to work under adverse conditions
Open to learning and willing to use new skills and information; receptive to constructive criticism
Work independently, and as a team member, without constant supervision
Maintain a willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the agency
Organized and detailed
Ability to use standard office equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to learn additional software
Capable of lifting heavy objects of up to 20 pounds
Ability to ascend and descend stairs
Desire to work in a social service setting

Become familiar with all of Circle of Care programs and facilities
Committed to the mission and vision of Circle of Care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 21 years of age
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred in social service-related field required

Experience: At least two years of experience in a social service field
Pass a thorough background check (including fingerprinting), Department of Transportation check, pre-employment physical, drug test as required by Department of Human Services
Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and a good driving record

Must be willing to travel in your personal vehicle to Lawton a few times per month

BENEFITS:

Health insurance - 100% employer paid

403(B) with up to 6% matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance - employer paid

Paid time off - vacation, sick, bereavement, birthday leave, maternity/paternity leave, holiday

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in a social service field (Required)

2 Years of Social Work Experience (Required)

Oklahoma Driver's License (Required)

Circle of Care is EOE, drug-free employer. Please send cover letter, resume, and application (found on our website www.circleofcare.org).

Salary : $38,000