Adoption Caseworker

Saint Joseph's Center•Dunmore, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Saint Joseph's Center is looking for an Adoption Caseworker in our Maternity and Family Services department. In this role, you’ll do work that changes the course of a child’s life. Through the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN), you’ll prepare children for adoption, guide families through each step of the process, and help create lasting matches. You’ll also support expectant and new mothers in our Infant Adoption, Mother Infant, and Walsh Manor programs, walking alongside them at some of the most important moments of their lives. At St. Joseph’s Center, your work truly matters. Every role plays a part in supporting individuals to live with dignity, purpose, and opportunity. You’ll be part of a collaborative, respectful team that values compassion, accountability, and shared mission. We invest in our employees through ongoing training and professional development, fostering a culture of learning and growth. As a long-standing and trusted organization in our community, St. Joseph’s Center offers stability, support, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day—both for the people we serve and the teams you lead.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or another related field.
Valid PA Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Deliver SWAN units of service, including Child Preparation, Child Profile, Child Specific Recruitment, Family Profile, Family Matching, Placement, and Adoption Finalization.
Meet regularly with children, biological families, foster/kinship families, and adoptive families, scheduling sessions flexibly around their availability.
Help match waiting children with waiting families, and provide support and crisis assistance to clients and caregivers throughout the permanency process.
Provide case management for the Infant Adoption program and present occasional Life Skills classes to residents of the Mother Infant and Walsh Manor programs.
Complete interviews, assessments, reports, case notes, and time tracking, and maintain accurate client and family files.
Collaborate with county workers, provide in-home family trainings, attend required SWAN meetings and conferences, and travel as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
24/7 no cost telehealth for you and your family
Company paid short term disability and life insurance
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Paid time off and holidays
401(K) with company contribution and match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid training
Paid Parental Leave available after one year of employment
Employee referral bonuses
National and local discounts
Access to our Employee Assistance program for counseling, legal, financial, and family support resources