Foster Care Specialist

Job TitleMonday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30 | Start Rate: TBDJob Purpose or ObjectivesServe as an advocate, case manager and coordinator of services in situations involving child and family matters.Primary TasksInterview clients and assess social and emotional needs and determine nature and degree of services needed.Provide individual case management, advanced specialized treatment planning and intervention.Manage cases of tribal members, collaborate with tribal prosecutor's office, and attend court hearings.Monitor cases to ensure that state agencies and state courts comply with and where applicable, any tribal, state, and federal guidelines.Help communication between Choctaw Nation and outside agencies/courts to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for Choctaw children.Identify, document, and make referrals to resources available within the community and the Choctaw Nation to meet the needs of Choctaw families, and assist families with access to resources.Develop case plans and maintain confidential client files and materials organized, promptly and consistent with the Special Services Programs, tribal, state, and federal guidelines.Provide testimony in tribal or state courts and make written and verbal reports directly to the courts.Conduct and document in home visits.Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in restorative justice, advocacy, offender services, or a related social or occupational service field and two [2] experience in social work-related field, OR six [6] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.Mediate and be at a professional levelDemonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity and responsivenessKnowledge of case planning, case management, writing skills.Experience providing testimony in courtsUse support devices such as computers, fax machines, copiers/scanners, phones, and tabletsSkillsAssessmentCompliance ManagementConfidentialityData Collection & AnalysisMasters Service ConversationsPlanning & OrganizingReportingRisk ManagementVerbal CommunicationVerify RequirementsJob InfoJob Identification 29649Job Category Social ServicesApply Before 07/17/2026, 05:00 AMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 403 Chahta Circle, Hugo, OK, 74743, USOn-site/Remote On-SiteSubdivision Special Services