The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Functional Family Therapy Specialist. This position will coordinate resources that help families navigate challenges and increase motivation for change. In this role you will use comprehensive data to maintain compliance with reporting requirements. If you have experience with interpreting and applying policy, we encourage you to apply.

The FFT Specialist will oversee the delivery of FFT services to youth and families referred by and through the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), including managing service reimbursement. This position, in coordination with FFT LLC, will track data and treatment outcomes for the FFT referred population.

• Review records, reports, and online information systems; to determine quality and quantity of work performed; analyzes and evaluates both data collection and operations on an ongoing basis.
• Prepares written reports and recommendations regarding the general status and progress of each provider/program for which is responsible; presents findings about relevant problems or issues to the state office; as directed, conducts studies and investigations of unusual occurrences or special projects within the assigned program area.
• Advises local administrators on all phases of program staffing, organization and management; conducts local on-site staff meetings and training sessions to provide information about program policies and procedures and to communicate relevant changes; counsels local officials about needs and problems at the local level.
• Monitor FFT referrals for Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau (OCJB), match them with FFT agencies, and assist with service initiation.
• Participate in weekly staffing to review submitted FFT referrals to ensure referrals align with set referral criteria.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff regarding the referred family’s engagement in appropriate services outside of FFT.
• Review submitted FFT service claims and reports.
• Provide support for Juvenile Services Unit workers, OKJB workers and the FFT providers, facilitating access to appropriate services, while also traveling across the state, promoting consistency, accountability and adherence to standards for referrals and service delivery.
• Assist with generating comprehensive reports as needed for associated funding sources.
• Oversee FFT providers compliance with reporting requirements.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of agency policies and procedures; of all state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs; of sound methods of community organization and planning; and of current social and economic problems. Ability is required to evaluate programs; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to interpret and apply policy material.

Annual Salary: $63,000

*This position is funded by a time-limited grant, with continued employment dependent on the availability of grant funding.

Education and Experience required at this level consists of a master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of the required education.

• Must be willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
• A trial period of 12 months will be required.

Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!

Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions. 

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses. 
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future. 

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it. 

• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service. 

• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements. 

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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