Family Specialist - Tahlequah

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Now Hiring: Family Specialist – Tahlequah, OK
Starting Pay: $38,500 + Full Benefits | Full-Time | Faith-Based Nonprofit

At Circle of Care, we believe that every child deserves a safe and loving home — and every family deserves support. We’re looking for a passionate Family Specialists to help recruit, develop, provide case management and support to foster families in the Tahlequah and 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 You’ll 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 driver’s 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.