Resource Family Specialist I/II/III

This position is located in Norman, Oklahoma.

Working in Child Welfare for Oklahoma's 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! Join our team and create pathways to hope for all Oklahomans.


Extensive training will be provided to new employees.

Annual Salary

• Level I H23A - $37,280.75 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H23B - $40,077.79 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level III H23C - $43,968.62 + Full State Employee Benefits

Applicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.

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 driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. State vehicles will be available for use to carry out the duties of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Child Welfare Specialist, Level I

• Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university.
• OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work.
• OR a combination of education and experience.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level II

• A bachelor's degree (in any field) to qualify.
• OR One year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Child Welfare Specialist, Level III

• A Master's degree.
• OR a Bachelors Degree plus one year of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.
• OR Two years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.

Job Duties

All New Employees will complete the Child Welfare Core Academy Training Program

Resource Family staff provides day-to-day operations, planning, and oversight of foster care and adoption activities. This includes maintenance of all foster, kinship, and adoptive families.

• Delivers in-home support and social work services for families applying or approved for adoption or foster care.
• Provides training and consultation to foster families and other placement providers.
• Completes family assessments and reassesses annually.
• Reviews child's history and coordinates placement of children.

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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-BC212

*83010522/JR63423 (83001537/JR65787), 83000288/JR65219, 83005445/JR66251