Foster Care Specialist - Crowder
Company: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Location: Crowder
Posted on: June 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Foster Care Specialist - Crowder in Crowder, Oklahoma Foster Care Specialist - Crowder Description Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Home Study Coordinator will
increase the number of tribally licensed adoption and foster
resource homes through diligent risk assessment and preparation of
thorough written home studies to ensure Choctaw children are living
in safe, stable and nurturing families. This position will cover caseload north of Crowder up to Tulsa,
Oklahoma and surrounding counties. Travel will be required as
needed along with evening work to conduct home studies. Home office
is in Crowder, OK. Primary Tasks: Complete comprehensive psycho-social home studies for
prospective Choctaw resource homes. Gather background information regarding the family's motivation,
functioning and dynamics through interviewing, conducting
background searches and collecting and interpreting data and
collateral information. Develop and implement recruitment strategies and activities for
the Adoption & Foster Care Program to increase the number of
Choctaw Nation Resource Homes. Complete required paperwork and extensive written home studies
in accordance with agency procedures, state, federal and tribal
laws. Counsel and educate families prior to and throughout placement
of children in resource homes including education on licensing
process and assisting them in meeting these requirements; Evaluate the capacity of potential Choctaw resource homes to
provide for a safe, stable and nurturing environment for Choctaw
children. Conduct annual reassessments to re-evaluate and examine resource
homes to endure on going com compliance with program policies and
state, federal and tribal laws and/or licensing. Conduct retention calls and home visits on a regular basis. Report on legal and safety risks to supervisors to bring
awareness to potentially serious problems which may arise in the
Choctaw resource home. Participate in agency staff training programs as well as
seminars/conferences in the community at large. Required Education, Skills and Experience: MINIMUM Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Social Service field Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet software,
and data processing Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on written
communication TARGET Master's Degree in Social Work or Social Science field Oklahoma Home Study Preparer certificate Expert knowledge with word processing, spreadsheet software, and
data processing Expert level communication skills, with superb written
communication abilities #LI-KD1 Job Administration and Clerical Primary Location OK-Crowder Work Locations Crowder Community Center 707 Bond St Crowder
74430 Organization Special Services Schedule Regular Full-time Day Job Req ID: 21006178
Keywords: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Broken Arrow , Foster Care Specialist - Crowder, Other , Crowder, Oklahoma
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