Permanency Specialist Join Our Passionate Team
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$ 39000 - 42000
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Permanency Specialist Join Our Passionate Team!
Are you an energetic and versatile professional looking to make a meaningful impact in your community Every Child Inc. is seeking a dedicated Permanency Specialist to support families in achieving lasting solutions. If you are committed to helping children and families thrive we want to hear from you!
About Every Child Inc.
At Every Child we are a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of families through advocacy support and services. We believe in the power of strong communities and are looking for individuals who share our passion for making a difference.
Job Summary
As a Permanency Specialist you will play a vital role in collaborating with families and referral sources to develop comprehensive permanency plans. Youll conduct written assessments of children and families following the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) protocol. Your primary responsibility will be identifying adoptive and kinship families needing additional support facilitating assessments inhome visits and ongoing advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement SWAN units of service in line with protocol including Child Profiles Child Preparation Services and Family Profiles.
- Collaborate with referral sources and families to create comprehensive permanency plans.
- Document attainable goals and objectives for each family member clearly.
- Provide informal advocacy and emotional support to families and children.
- Assist with transportation for families when needed.
- Offer followup support and engage in outreach activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all regulatory requirements.
- Respond to calls from resource families caseworkers and referral sources regarding SWAN activities.
- Meet productivity requirements based on units of service and maintain a flexible schedule for afterhours calls during oncall shifts.
- Participate in training for potential resource parents and provide ongoing education.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Counseling Social Work Psychology or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of one year of related experience and/or internship; or an equivalent combination of education and training.
- Open to fulltime candidates; parttime availability will be considered on a casebycase basis.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with social services compliance and training protocols.
- Ability to work flexible nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications.
- Strong communication skills and professional etiquette.
- Excellent time management multitasking and initiativetaking abilities.
- Ability to build solid relationships with clients and demonstrate effective problemsolving skills.
- Valid PA Drivers License vehicle and proof of adequate insurance coverage.
- Current Act 33/34 Clearances (within one year) and FBI Clearance.
Physical Requirements
- Use of general office equipment (computers telephones etc..
- Ability to transport infants in car seats requiring lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
What We Offer
- Flexible Hours: Work with your clients to create your schedule.
- Competitive Salary: $39000 $42000 based on education and experience.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a caring team that collaborates and shares resources.
- Professional Development: Free licensure supervision and opportunities for ongoing training.
- Incentives: Childcare and student loan reimbursement programs.
Join Us!
If you are excited about making a difference in the lives of families and children we invite you to apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Every Child Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees free from discrimination based on race color religious creed disability ancestry national origin age gender gender expression gender identity or sexual orientation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
