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Oklahoma State Government

Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality

Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 / 2

Full-Time
$40.5k - $46.5k/yr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, JD
Pottawatomie County, OK, USA
In PersonJob-related travel is required, and the position requires 24/7 on-call availability.
Social & Community ServicesCase Management & Advocacy

About the job

Requirements
  • A Level I candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, or a bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, guidance and counseling, correctional case management, or probation and parole.
  • A Level II candidate must have a master's degree in a behavioral science, a juris doctorate degree, a master's degree and one year of qualifying professional experience, a bachelor's degree in behavioral science and one year of qualifying professional experience, or a bachelor's degree and two years of qualifying professional experience.
  • No substitution of experience for the bachelor's degree is allowed, and no substitution of experience for education is allowed below the bachelor's degree.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to perform job-related travel normally associated with the position.
  • Applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license at the time of appointment.
  • Applicants must be willing to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Applicants must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening.
Responsibilities
  • Carry a differentiated caseload in juvenile justice and provide services and supervision to youths in custody, on probation or parole, or covered by the Interstate Compact on Juveniles.
  • Conduct intake interviews with juvenile offenders, families, and victims and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and group counseling; arrange health screening; recommend and implement placement, including out-of-home placement and community reintegration; visit clients in out-of-home placements; and ensure appropriate services are provided.
  • Prepare reports for the court, District Attorney's office, and Parole Board; testify in court as an expert witness when required; act as a liaison with the court; staff cases with the District Attorney's office; and establish restitution amounts.
  • Initiate, develop, implement, and monitor contracts with private nonprofit and for-profit entities and coordinate with providers to deliver services.
  • Serve as a liaison to facilities, agencies, and schools and participate on community councils and planning boards.
  • Conduct foster care studies and recruit foster parents.
  • Conduct diagnostic and evaluation interviews with residents placed in facilities and their families and prepare written social assessments of diagnostic factors.
  • Participate as a member of multidisciplinary teams in formal evaluation staffing to recommend treatment methodologies.
  • Prepare written clinical treatment plans with residents and families and coordinate the efforts of psychological, residential, and educational staff to meet residents' treatment needs.
  • Develop and maintain a specialized area of training and expertise when assigned, such as HIV/AIDS education, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor services, abuse survivors, or sexual offenders.
  • Make applications for Title XIX and Title IV-E for juveniles in custody.
  • Provide detention screening for law enforcement entities and coordinate detention placement.
  • Serve as an advocate, presenter, or administrative hearing officer in due process District Review Hearings, which may result in sanctions against a juvenile.

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Oklahoma State Government

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OHCA manages the costs of state-purchased health care in Oklahoma by using state and federal funds to buy health care services for eligible residents. It analyzes data and forms partnerships to optimize accessibility and quality while keeping costs under control. As a government agency, it coordinates public funding and policy rather than competing as a private payer, focusing on vulnerable populations. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality, publicly funded health care for Oklahoma residents in a fiscally responsible way.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$4.2M

Headquarters

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Founded

1953

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  • CMS-OID’s July 15, 2026 system replaces a general inbox with tracked complaint resolution.
  • BEACON’s July 24, 2026 launch reduces duplicate software and accelerates agency workflows.
  • OHCA’s June 30, 2026 budget kept hospitals and members whole despite funding gaps.

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  • April 30, 2026 Drummond requested an audit over payment delays and denied services.
  • June 30, 2026 OHCA ran razor-thin margins after receiving only half its increase request.
  • CMS audit fallout in 2026 collapses managed-care participation and breaks OHCA's delivery model.

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  • OHCA manages Oklahoma Medicaid’s $12 billion budget and coordinates care for vulnerable residents.
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  • July 24, 2026 BEACON gives agencies shared AI tooling, governance, and reusable modules.

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Finance & Commerce
Oct 14th, 2026
Oklahoma advances $7.75M spaceport operations center.

Oklahoma advances $7.75M spaceport operations center. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics is advancing a $7.75 million mission control and operations center at Infinity One Spaceport in Burns Flat for Dawn Aerospace's Aurora suborbital spaceplane. The 15,000-square-foot facility is targeted to open ahead of late 2027 launches, positioning Oklahoma for microgravity research and aerospace industry growth. By Steve Lackmeyer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect // October 14, 2026 // The blueprint. * Oklahoma is funding a $7.75 million mission control and operations center at Infinity One Spaceport. * The 15,000-square-foot facility will include a hangar, mission control, flight simulators and viewing rooms. * Dawn Aerospace's Aurora spaceplane could fly up to two suborbital missions daily for microgravity research. * Launch operations are targeted for late 2027, with potential links to Oklahoma City biosciences and Tinker Air Force Base manufacturing. A yearslong aspiration to see space flights take off from a former Air Force base in Burns Flat is expected to become a reality in one year with construction set to start on a mission control and operations center. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics signed an agreement last year to pay for design and construction of the $7.75 million complex from which Dawn Aerospace, a New Zealand company, will operate the Mk-II Aurora, a suborbital horizontal spacecraft. Burns Flat is about 100 miles west of Oklahoma City and just south of Interstate 40. The base, now known as Infinity One Spaceport, hosted dignitaries and company executives at a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 13, just one week after the ODAA released an economic impact study showing dramatic growth in the state's aerospace and defense industry. "We didn't have anything readily available at the spaceport that they could use," said Grayson Ardies, director at the aeronautics agency. "We started design late in 2025 and really condensed it into a seven-month design time frame." Ardies credited the design firms, Garver and Guernsey, with getting their part of the job done on time so that the operations center can open by the targeted start of launches in late 2027. The contract between Dawn Aerospace and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics requires the state to pay up to $17 million for the company's first commercially produced spaceplane. The payments also cover equipment and personnel costs of operating Aurora for one year after delivery or 100 launches, whichever comes first. The state is to earn back a portion of revenue for every client-paid flight on the Dawn Aerospace craft. "It will be a one-two punch," Ardies said. "We're going to have the facility completed, then they will start operating the aircraft on behalf of the state." The future home for the Aurora spacecraft is a combined 15,000-square-foot facility that will be home to a combined hangar and mission control room along with space for flight simulators and inside viewing rooms for flight spectators. Aurora is capable of flying up to two missions per day to the edge of space and back down again, offering a rare service that is useful for testing a wide range of applications in a near-zero G environment. Ardies said the flight operations will establish the spaceport as a microgravity research hub. Stefan Powell, co-founder and CEO of Dawn Aerospace, said the Aurora will go into suborbit, go "really, really high," and then start a free fall that lasts two minutes. "Micro-gravity is what happens when we are in free fall," Powell said. "So when you're in orbit, you're actually falling the whole time. It's just that you're moving so fast (in the spacecraft) that you're falling as fast as the Earth is falling from you." When gravity is zero, he said, it allows for a range of studies into the growth of crystals and proteins that can advance cancer research and other scientific studies. Ardies said he foresees the flights in Burns Flat tying into the biosciences research and pharmaceutical development in Oklahoma City and advanced manufacturing at Tinker Air Force Base. Ardies also said the control room and operations center will add space launches to an already thriving aerospace and defense industry in Oklahoma. "This realizes the vision that everybody put forth a quarter century ago," Ardies said. "We wanted to have horizontal, reusable launch activities in suborbital space. It's a proud moment for the state. It puts Oklahoma on the map in terms of the space sector. We have great space companies in Oklahoma that are building parts components and have been since the early days of NASA."

Metric Media LLC
Sep 22nd, 2026
Jason Boomer named Project Management Division Engineer for Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Jason Boomer named Project Management Division Engineer for Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Jason Boomer has been appointed Project Management Division Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. He will oversee statewide transportation projects and key planning initiatives. The department manages infrastructure across all counties in Oklahoma. 3 days ago Monday, Sept 21 By Sooner State News Jason Boomer was named Project Management Division Engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in September. In this position, he will oversee the development of transportation projects across the state and guide the annual rebalance of the department's Eight-Year Construction Work Plan and Four-Year Asset Preservation Plan, according to a Sept. 21 announcement. Boomer began his career at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in 2021 as a project management division manager for District 3. He later became assistant division manager before assuming his current role. Major projects delivered under his management include the I-35 and SH-9W interchange reconstruction, widening US-270 between Seminole and Wewoka, and replacing the SH-9 bridge over Bishop Creek. His previous experience includes commercial oil and gas management and engineering, as well as teaching advanced placement environmental science and chemistry to high school students. Boomer holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Northeastern University. He also has a Professional Engineer License in Civil Transportation and a Project Management Professional Certification. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation operates as a state agency responsible for planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, project planning, contractor resources, traffic data tools, and public involvement throughout all counties in Oklahoma's transportation network - including highways, bridges, railways, waterways, and public transit - while promoting economic development through reliable infrastructure, according to its official website.

The Cleveland American
Sep 18th, 2026
Working on Wellness Fest brings free health resources to Oklahoma State Fair.

Working on Wellness Fest brings free health resources to Oklahoma State Fair. OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma State Fair visitors will have an opportunity to access free health screenings, preventive wellness resources and educational programs as the Oklahoma State Department of Health brings its Working on Wellness Fest to the fair on Sept. 24. The free event will run from noon to 7 p.m. inside the Modern Living Building, offering health-focused activities and services for individuals and families. Organizers said the program is designed to make health information and preventive resources more accessible to Oklahomans of all ages. "Health and wellness can look different for everyone, and the Working on Wellness Fest gives Oklahomans a chance to explore what that looks like for themselves and their families," said Leslie DeHart, Chronic Disease Coordinator for OSDH. "From free screenings and movement demonstrations to connecting with health resources and hearing inspiring stories from fellow Oklahomans, this event is all about making wellness accessible, engaging and something you can take home with you." Free health screenings and mobile services. Working on Wellness Fest will connect visitors with free health screenings, preventive wellness tools and statewide health networks. The event combines access to health services with demonstrations and personal stories intended to encourage greater awareness of health and wellness. Mobile health services will also be available at the fair. The Public Health on the Go, or PHOG, unit will be on site alongside the OU Health Mobile Mammography and Lung Cancer Screening buses. The mobile units will provide fairgoers with convenient access to health-related services and information in one location. Their presence is part of the event's broader focus on connecting Oklahoma residents with preventive care and statewide health resources. Attendees will also be able to participate in live movement and active-aging demonstrations. Activities will include Tai Chi and SAIL, which stands for Stay Active and Independent for Life. The demonstrations will provide participants with practical examples of ways to incorporate physical activity into their routines while highlighting approaches designed to support mobility and independence. Cancer survivors to share personal stories. Health education at the event will extend beyond screenings and physical activity. The Working on Wellness Fest main stage will feature Oklahomans sharing personal testimonials about their experiences with serious illnesses. Speakers will discuss their journeys through prostate cancer and childhood cancer diagnoses, bringing personal perspectives to broader conversations surrounding health awareness and treatment. Another component of the event will highlight the creativity of young Oklahomans while recognizing pediatric cancer patients. Youth and young adults from across Oklahoma were invited to participate in a creative competition to design hospital gowns honoring children affected by cancer. Participants who entered the competition will showcase their designs during the wellness event. Following the event, the creations will be displayed at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa or Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City, extending the project beyond the State Fair. The initiative provides young participants with an opportunity to use art to recognize pediatric cancer patients and their experiences while contributing to the event's wider emphasis on community involvement. OSDH expands Public Health outreach at State Fair. The Working on Wellness Fest is part of the Oklahoma State Department of Health's efforts to connect residents with health information, preventive services and community resources. OSDH works to protect and improve public health through a system of local health services and strategies focused on disease prevention. The department provides technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments across Oklahoma. The agency also provides guidance and consultation to the state's two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. By bringing screenings, mobile health services, movement demonstrations and educational programming to the Oklahoma State Fair, the Working on Wellness Fest gives visitors a centralized opportunity to explore resources designed to support healthier lifestyles. The Sept. 24 event is open to Oklahomans of all ages and will combine practical health services with education, community connections and personal stories throughout the afternoon and evening. Oscar Wilde writes for The Cleveland American, covering news, politics, business, technology, sport, entertainment, and lifestyle. He focuses on clear, reliable reporting and useful information, helping readers stay informed about current events, important developments, and stories that matter.

Cherokee Phoenix
Aug 16th, 2026
NSU expands pathway to teacher certification through state partnership.

NSU expands pathway to teacher certification through state partnership. * BY STAFF REPORTS * Aug 16, 2026 TAHLEQUAH - Northeastern State University has partnered with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to assist emergency-certified educators in becoming fully certified classroom teachers. The partnership strengthens Oklahoma's educator workforce by reducing financial barriers and expanding access to certification. As part of the partnership, NSU will deliver the program through its ACE (Alternative Certification for Educators) Institute, which helps emergency-certified educators complete the training and requirements for standard teacher certification. The program is designed for participants to earn their certification in one academic year or less. NSU will provide a scholarship for up to 12 credit hours and will provide special mentoring and expanded student support. Emergency-certified educators will also have certificate testing fees covered. These master's level courses are available online and have the flexibility to be completed while participants are teaching full time. Ana Landsaw, ACE director, said the partnership with OSDE will help address barriers to educator preparation such as financial support, resources and guidance. "Oklahoma continues to face a significant teacher shortage, particularly in rural communities and high-need content areas," Landsaw said. "Our goal is to not only help more individuals earn certification and navigate the process but also guide them so they can focus on becoming effective educators and leaders." By addressing these barriers and investing in mentorship and student support, the partnership will help more emergency-certified educators transition into fully certified classroom teachers, strengthening the state's educator workforce. NSU President Rodney Hanley emphasized that the partnership would strengthen the educator workforce by elevating Oklahoma's emergency-certified teachers. "This partnership creates a stronger pathway for dedicated educators to continue serving Oklahoma students," Hanley said. "Many emergency-certified teachers are already making a difference in classrooms across the state. With support from OSDE, they will have resources they need to earn full certification, advance their careers and continue serving students for years to come." Applications are open now for emergency-certified educators interested in earning full teacher certification. The fully online program begins Aug. 17 and offers additional start dates in October, January and March. The ACE Institute recently earned a CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) review with zero Areas of Improvement or Stipulations, making NSU Oklahoma's only nationally accredited educator preparation program.

KJRH
Aug 12th, 2026
Oklahoma Superintendent Fields "may provide support" as Republican primary runoff nears.

Oklahoma Superintendent Fields "may provide support" as Republican primary runoff nears. Posted 1 hour and 22 minutes ago Oklahoma State Superintendent Lindel Fields says he may publicly talk about the candidates in the race to replace him, as the Republican primary runoff approaches on August 25. Fields said he is waiting to watch an upcoming debate between the two Republican candidates before weighing in. "We may have more to say about that in the upcoming days," Fields said. When asked whether that meant an endorsement, Fields said, "We might provide some support." Voters will choose between Robert Franklin and James Taylor in the Republican primary runoff. The winner will face Democrat Jennettie Marshall in the general election. Fields said he has known Franklin for many years, recently met Marshall, and has not met Taylor. Fields is not seeking re-election. He took over the Oklahoma State Department of Education after replacing Ryan Walters. Speaking to the Tulsa Rotary Club, Fields also reflected on his tenure, saying one compliment he has received in the role has been the word "boring." "The state department doesn't have to be headline news, right?" "If boring is what I'm called, I'm ok with that," Fields said. Gov. Kevin Stitt recently appointed Fields as Oklahoma's Secretary of Education, a role he will hold for the remainder of the governor's term. State statutes designate the secretary of education as the overseer of the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the state superintendent - a potential conflict of interest, given Fields holds both positions simultaneously. Fields pushed back on that concern. "This has been done in the past; the state superintendent is elected, the secretary of education is appointed, they really go hand in hand, and over the next five months I can't imagine there would be anything controversial that we could be concerned about," Fields said. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Its editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Stay in touch with KJRH anytime, anywhere - * 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device * Download its free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. * Like KJRH on Facebook * Follow KJRH on Instagram * Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube