Family Functional Therapy (FFT) Specialist
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs - Norman, OK
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CompensationThe annual salary for this position is up to $63,000.00 based on education and experienceWhy you'll love it here!HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families 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!!!Oh yeah, did we mention perks? 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.• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.• 11 paid holidays a year.• Student Loan repayment options• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.• Longevity Bonus for years of serviceJob DescriptionLocation: Oklahoma CountySalary: Up to $63,000.00 based on education and experienceWork Schedule: Monday-FridayPrimary Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM / Flex Scheduling available upon reviewJob Description The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is looking to fill a Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Specialist to oversee and expand the empirically grounded, well-documented and highly successful family intervention program for dysfunctional youth. The FFT Specialist will oversee the current program to service families with youth in OJA Custody or under OJA Supervision, including training, hiring personal and managing service reimbursement. During this time OJA, in coordination with FFT LLC, will track data and outcomes treatment expansion. This position will receive training and will be tasked with service coordination between multiple agencies and service providers in Oklahoma County. Job DutiesRegularly visits local offices in an assigned area of the state as a representative of the central agency headquarters and/or area offices to insure proper interpretation and uniform application of policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the agency, in such program areas as income maintenance, medical assistance, rehabilitative services, court-related and community services, child welfare services, or other human services or human resources programs.Regularly conducts frequent on-site reviews of local records, files and other documents; personally observes work activities of local staff to determine quality and quantity of work performed; analyzes and evaluates both administrative program plans and operations on an ongoing basis.Prepares written reports and recommendations regarding the general status and progress of each local program for which 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 with local officials about needs and problems at the local level.Monitor FFT referrals for Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau, 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 to local Juvenile Services Unit workers and the FFT providers and facilitate access to appropriate services. Assist with generating comprehensive reports as needed for associated funding sources.Oversee FFT providers compliance with reporting requirements.Other Duties: 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.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Level Descriptor: This job family consists of only one level and incumbent employees are responsible for performing all functions related to the position to which assigned.Minimum QualificationsEducation 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.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: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.Application Requirements:If education, certification, or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is computer based and set in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of appointment. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.Telework: Not all positions will be eligible for telework. This position telework availability subject to OJA policy and supervisor's e Join Us! Interested in more details on job postings, benefits, or career opportunities? Speak to a member of our team today!Sheryl Liepins | Recruitment Coordinatorp.(405) 620-6495 | e.
Created: 2024-10-10