Adoption Specialist (Permanency)

Pressley Ridge Career•Lancaster, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Permanency Specialist works in a collaborative manner to build relationships with families and others in the home and the community to assure that the needs of designated children and their families are respectfully and adequately addressed. In each case, the Permanency Specialist will assure that services to children and families are individualized, strengths and needs based, culturally sensitive, responsive, and goal driven. The candidate must have flexibility to work a nontraditional schedule in a high-demand work situation.

Requirements

Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field.
Requires at least (1) year of supervised experience working with children

Responsibilities

Use diagnostic tools to assess risk, provide clinical direction, and develop a service plan with the family.
Plan and hold discussions with the County or International agency, and family members, to develop an ISP and crisis plan for each child and family.
Deliver and document all services outlined in service plan/ISP
Develop positive working relationships with families, stakeholders, team members, supervisor, and support staff.
Actively participate in individual/group supervision, staff meetings, and professional trainings to foster ongoing professional growth.

Benefits

Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 100% employer match
Prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Wellness incentive (up to $250)
401K with an employer give/match
Free life insurance and AD&D
Paid Time Off (PTO)
9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)