Permanency Caseworker

Lutheran SeniorLife

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Pittsburgh, PA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid PA Driver's License

Job overview

Lutheran SeniorLife is hiring a Permanency Caseworker. The Permanency Caseworker at Lutheran SeniorLife provides direct services and supervision for adoption and foster services throughout Greater Pittsburgh counties, working primarily daylight hours with some after‑school, evenings, and occasional weekends, while supporting children and families toward permanency goals.

Key focus areas include Provide direct services and supervision for adoption and foster services, Create safe and supportive relationships with children and families, and Support children’s understanding of life circumstances.

Important skills include Assessments, Microsoft Word, Excel, Child Welfare, Adoption, and Foster Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AssessmentsMicrosoft WordExcelChild WelfareAdoptionFoster CareFamily ServicesChild Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field3 Years Related Field ExperienceEfficient and Dependable TransportationValid PA Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Permanency Caseworker

Surrounding Greater Pittsburgh Counties

Mostly daylight hours, with afterschool and evenings, occasional weekends

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

Lutheran Service Society is a nonprofit human services provider with the mission to empower our neighbors to lead independent, dignified, and secure lives. Programs include adoption and foster care, Meals on Wheels, senior centers and affordable housing.

The Permanency Caseworker is responsible for providing direct services & supervision for Adoption and Foster Services. The Caseworker creates safe and supportive relationships with children and families, supports children’s understanding of life circumstances, and supports permanency goals for both children and families through various capacities.

Qualifications

Permanency Caseworker requirments include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.

  • 3 years’ experience in a related field.

  • Background and/or experience in child welfare, adoption, foster care, State Wide Adoption Network (SWAN) services, family services and child development a plus.

  • Assessments

  • Must have efficient and dependable transportation and the ability to visit clients in their homes; Valid PA Driver’s License

  • Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of benefits to employees and their families, as applicable, including but not limited to: based on employment status

  • Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays

  • Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.

  • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.

  • Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options

  • Employer-sponsored child care benefits.

  • Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan

  • FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected

  • Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs

  • Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees

  • Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

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