Foster Care & Permanency Coordinator
Job Summary:
Responsible for the coordination of permanency services. This position will seek to ensure trauma-informed care and the creation and maintenance of a trauma-informed environment for all youth in the program.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Coordinate Statewide Adoption Network services within the contract and ensure benchmarks are met.
- Serve as a liaison between resource caregivers, placing agencies, and other service providers.
- Assist with the training of newly hired Permanency Specialists and Resource Care Case Managers.
- Ensure that resource family files are in compliance with state and federal mandates.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops related to resource care and/or permanency services.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of the on-call system of resource care program.
- Maintain caseload and timely completion of documentation required in recordkeeping systems (SWAN portal/myEvolv).
- Actively participate in agency team meetings and committees.
- Assist in the coordination of placement and case management services for children referred for resource care.
- Conduct home studies to certify and/or maintain certification of resource families pursuant to licensing requirements.
- Provide in-home supervision and supportive services to resource caregivers.
- Assist Resource Care Case Managers with case management responsibilities, as needed.
Required Education, Experience, and Clearances:
- Bachelor degree in the human services or related field required. Master’s degree in the human services or related field preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in the child welfare system, foster care, and/or SWAN services with at least two years of supervisory experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances. Other clearances may be required dependent on residency status.
Salary:
$20-$22 per hour
