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Verified Pay $38,500.00 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $38,500.00/year

Join Our Mission. Change a Life.
Now Hiring: Family Specialist Tahlequah, OK
Starting Pay: $38,500 + Full Benefits | Full-Time | Faith-Based Nonprofit


AtCircle of Care, we believe that every child deserves a safe and loving home and every family deserves support. Were looking for a passionateFamily Specialists to help recruit, develop, provide case management and support to foster families in theTahlequahand surrounding area.If you're driven by purpose, fueled by compassion, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families this is your moment.


Your Impact: What Youll Do

  • Recruit and support foster families through presentations, focus groups, and one-on-one engagement
  • Partner with local churches, schools, and community groups to raise awareness
  • Provide ongoing case management and support to families not to exceed 22 foster homes and 20 foster children
  • Act as a liaison with DHS and ensure all licensing and documentation requirements are met
  • Travel within your assigned region (approx. 25% of the time) using your personal vehicle
  • Collaborate with a passionate team of child advocates
  • Attend monthly in person home visits done (daytime and evenings) in coordination of the foster families schedules.
  • Maintain case file records for both foster children and foster homes with compliance in all areas.
  • Attend placements of children in foster homes including evenings and weekends.
  • Attend family meetings and serve in an interdisciplinary role working with DHS case workers and other professionals involved in the case.
  • Assist foster parents in writing court reports and attend court hearings to advocate for the child and the foster parents.


Who You Are

  • A strong communicator who builds trust easily
  • Strong case management skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
  • Open to learning, flexible, open to feedback
  • Committed to Christ-centered service and passionate about the mission of foster care


What You Bring

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related social services field
  • 2+ years of experience in a social service or case management role
  • Valid Oklahoma drivers license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to pass background check, pre-employment drug screening, and physical
  • Minimum age 21 years old


Why Work With Us?

  • $38,500 starting salary
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance
  • 403(B) with up to 6% employer match
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, birthday, holidays, and parental leave
  • Mission-driven work in a supportive, faith-based environment
  • Local impact serve your community while growing professionally


How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and application (found at www.circleofcare.org).

Circle of Care is an equal opportunity employer and a proud drug-free workplace.


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Posting ID: 1158150482 Posted: 2025-09-26 Job Title: Family Specialist