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Family Services Specialist I/II

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Level I requires two years of clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment, or an equivalent combination substituting thirty semester hours of college for each year of required experience.
  • Level II requires a bachelor's degree; or an associate's degree plus two years of clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment; or an equivalent combination substituting one additional year of experience per year of degree; or two years of experience as a Family Services Specialist.
  • Must attend all mandatory training including a two-week training academy held in Norman, OK (travel and lodging paid).
  • Position is designed for telework/work from home; in-office training will be provided for the first 120 days with performance evaluation before full-time telework, and telework is subject to Agency Director approval.

Requirements:

  • Provide world-class customer service to Adult and Family Services clients.
  • Interview and process electronic applications and renewals for all AFS programs.
  • Interpret and apply policy and procedures and provide clear documentation of casework.
  • Independently perform complex tasks and deliver first-contact resolution for clients who prefer to conduct business via our contact center or online platforms; no permanent caseload.

Job description

Family Services Specialist I/II

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Annual Salary:

Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Days worked will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

In-person training will be provided.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I: 

  • Education and Experience requirements consist of two years of clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment;
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours of college for each year of the required experience. 

Level II: 

  • Education and Experience requirements consist of a bachelor’s degree;
  • OR an associate’s degree plus two years of clerical office work in a business, public sector, or social work environment
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of experience in professional business, public sector, or social work environment for each year of the bachelor’s degree. 
  • OR two (2) years of experience as a Family Services Specialist.



Must attend all mandatory training including a two-week training academy held in Norman, OK. (Travel and lodging paid)

This position is designed for telework/work from home however, the employee will be training in an office setting (in person) for the first 120 days and evaluated on performance before working from home full time. All telework positions are subject to Agency Director approval.
 

Job Responsibilities

  • This position is for a customer experience specialist who can provide world class service to clients of Adult and Family Services.  
  • Responsibilities include interviewing and processing electronic applications and renewals for all AFS programs, interpreting and applying policy and procedures, providing clear documentation of casework, and independently performing complex tasks.
  • Must also display excellent customer service skills, flexibility, and organization. 
  • This position does not maintain a permanent caseload.  
  • It provides first contact resolution for clients who prefer to conduct business through our contact center or online platforms.  
  • Various set work schedules available.

Preference Statement

*Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual.

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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service

Announcement Number: 26-JD104

83002882/JR57796

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