Family Services Specialist III

Family Services Specialist III - H14CThis is a full-time position in an office setting.This position is located in Ada, Oklahoma.Annual Salary: $44,272.80 + Full State Employee BenefitsTravel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.Hours worked may include extended and/or weekends.Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience requirements consist of:a master’s degreeor a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience in professional social workor an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one (1) year of experience in professional social work for each year of the bachelor’s degreeor three (3) years of experience as a Family Services SpecialistThe Career Development Specialist provides individual career guidance through assessment of participant interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for career planning purposes. The CDS will empower and motivate individuals to gain sustainable employment by creating a plan, fostering accountability, building partnerships and coordinating training and employment activities with participants.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide individual vocational guidance through assessment of participant interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for vocational/ educational planning purposesConduct interviews with participants to assess participant employment / training status, provide program information and requirements, develop initial Career Plans, provide and explain all appropriate forms and documentationMeet regularly with participants by office visit, phone, remote meetings and face to face home visits to update Career Plans and Schedules, provide career pathway coaching, make any referrals to services as needed, monitor progress, and assist with transportation if necessaryMeet with participants to address non-compliance with program requirements if neededUpdate and maintain participants’ physical and digital files and correspondence; monitor and record progress and actual hours worked in compliance with required work participation hours through regular contacts, and maintaining accurate and detailed records in FACSAct as liaison/coordinator of activities between TANF and other agenciesProvide regular support to participants’ who have obtained employment to foster support of job success and retentionIn addition to the essential functions listed above the Career Development Specialist is expected to:Have experience in identifying the needs of others, coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills, especially in preparation for obtaining suitable employmentDemonstrate tact and a high level of professionalism due to the sensitive nature of the positionPossess excellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to handle difficult situations with respect and courtesyPossess the ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgroundsMake sound rational decisions and recommendations without biasDemonstrate efficient time management and prioritizes workload dailyParticipate in various departmental meetings and/or committeesBe thoroughly knowledgeable of all TANF guidelines at all timesPreference may be given to candidate who is bilingual________________________________________________________If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.orgOKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil ServiceAnnouncement Number: 26-JD09083010886/JD50354Powered by JazzHR222mrknDoT