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Foster Care Specialist
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Resource Family Specialist I/II/III
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Foster Care Specialist

Lions Meadow of Hope
Stillwater, OK

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 - $49,000 a year

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Cell phone reimbursement
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Microsoft Excel
Customer service
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Working with families
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The Family Support Specialist serves as the primary contact and support for foster and kinship families and the children in their care. The Family Support Specialist’s primary responsibilities include recruiting foster families, facilitating the training and certification process of foster parents, providing ongoing monitoring and support to foster and kinship families, and advocating for the needs of children and caregivers to promote safe, stable placements.

As Lions Meadows of Hope continues to expand its services to better meet the needs of children and families, this position will play an important role in supporting the agency's growing kinship program. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help strengthen and shape this developing initiative by providing guidance, resources, and ongoing support to kinship caregivers.

In this role, the individual will advocate for the ongoing needs of the foster and kinship families and children on their caseload while also providing ongoing monitoring and assessments of safety in the home. The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science or related field and two years of experience in children's or family services. They are highly organized and enjoy working in an environment that is mission-driven, fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented. The candidate must pass an FBI criminal background check and driving record check and have multiple supportive references. The position requires a willingness to support families primarily located in Payne County and surrounding areas.

Send a cover letter and resume (including references) to [email protected].

Responsibilities:

Manages a caseload offoster and kinship families and provides ongoing monthly (sometimes more frequent) visits to those homes to ensure the safety and support of the children placed in the home.
Acts as a liaison between foster and kinship families and Oklahoma Human Services.
Be available outside of normal business hours to foster and kinship families, when necessary, for crisis management and/or support.
Share the responsibility of 24-hour placement needs and on-call duties with other staff.
Facilitate the certification process of potential foster parents including, but not limited to: completing background searches, submitting applications, completing reference checks, house assessments, financial assessments, and assisting in facilitating required training.
Complete paperwork required for annual assessments and ensure any required documents are valid and up to date.
Works with designated team leads and program leadership to place children in foster homes.
Completes documentation and submits reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content.
Coordinates with team leads and program leadership to ensure regulatory compliance by foster parents. Reviews and monitors current certification standards with care providers.
Provide guidance, support, and resource coordination to kinship caregivers, helping them navigate available services, meet program requirements, and promote placement stability.
Coordinates with Agency staff, and staff from external public and private agencies, on the delivery of services to children and families.
Will be required to drive personal or agency vehicles while transporting children or conducting agency business. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must meet agency underwriting standards while driving agency vehicles and/or transporting clients.
Advocate, promote, and practice cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
Adheres to Lions Meadows of Hope's core values.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science or related field and two years of experience in children or family services.
Present exceptional customer service with high expectations for quality of service.
Familiarity with TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) or similar modalities is preferred.
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 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 and ability to walk upstairs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Cell phone reimbursement
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Evenings as needed
On call
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Cell phone reimbursement
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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