Family Preservation Specialist

Qualifications

Education

• Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent

Experience

• Experience in the field of mental health, criminal justice, or community based social services required.
• Bilingual Preferred

Performance competencies

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engagement
• Initiative and Accountability
• Interpersonal
• Learning
• Organizational Alignment
• Quality of Work

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Adaptability: The ability to adjust to changing priorities, unexpected situations, and new challenges while remaining productive and effective.
• Interpersonal
• Skills: The ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners.
• Initiative: The ability to work independently with limited supervision and produce results in a timely, accurate and meaningful manner.
• Cooperation: The ability to work effectively with others is important for successful multidisciplinary teamwork. This includes the ability to work cooperatively, to contribute positively to group dynamics, and to share knowledge and resources.
• Critical
• Thinking: The ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions by objectively assessing information, evaluating available resources, considering multiple perspectives, and applying sound judgment.
• Multitasking:The ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities concurrently. This includes juggling multiple demands simultaneously, adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment, and demonstrating the ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as required.
• Autonomy: Having the self-discipline to initiate and prioritize work, remain self-motivated, manage time independently, and ensure effectively client care delivery with minimal direct oversight.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office and to travel to counties outside Tulsa Metro.
• SafeCare Certification
• ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, completed within 90 days of eligibility.
• ODMHSAS Case Manager II Certification, completed within 90 days of eligibility.

Other information

Safety sensitive

Job classification

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.

Additional Information

• Family Preservation Specialist I- High School Diploma or Equivalent and CM I Certification
• Family Preservation Specialist II- Bachelor's Degree and CM II Certification