Permanency Specialist

Lifespan Family Services of PA, a 501 c 3, non-profit providing adoption and SWAN services throughout western and central Pennsylvania. LifeSpan has received significant community recognition for excellence in providing quality service. General Summary: HIRING BONUS of $1,000 paid after 90 days of employment! The permanency specialist is primarily responsible for providing all Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) units of service as well as completing all facets of private adoptions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: . Writing child profiles after training to do so . Meeting with significant persons involved in the child's life as well as collaborating with county agencies and service providers . Performing child preparation units of services after training . Performing child-specific recruitment units of services . Prepare families for the adoption process/Family Profile/Training . Provide services related to placement and finalization . Providing case management, support, and linking families to services throughout post-permanency units of services . Completes SWAN benchmarks, documentation, training, etc. . Other duties to include: participate in court proceedings, SWAN meetings, attend conferences, trainings, meet with the Director of Permanency, etc. Education and /or experience: . Bachelor's degree in an educational, medical, or human services field; OR . An associate degree or relevant work equivalent experience, namely at least two years working full time with children Language skills: . Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to seamlessly work across groups and at all levels Lifespan Family Services of PA provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. An open and equitable personnel system is established and maintained. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices are designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex. Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities, and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees. Any applicant or employee that believes they have been discriminated against, may file a complaint of discrimination with the Executive Director. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: . 401(k) . 401(k) matching . Flexible schedule . Health insurance . Paid time off Education: . Associate (Required) Experience: . working with children: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: . Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person