Adoptions & Permanency Worker - Full time

Northern Children Services • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Full-time Adoptions and Permanency Worker and help make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families! Are you passionate about supporting the healthy development of children, youth, and families for a brighter future? Look no further! At Northern Children’s Services (Northern), every role in the organization contributes to helping us achieve our mission and vision. We believe that every child and youth has the potential to transform themselves – no matter their background or life situation. We work to “walk the talk” when it comes to our organizational values: Excellence, Respect, Resilience, Cultural Humility & Justice, Healing, and Wellness.

Northern Children's Services supports the healthy development of children and youth, while stabilizing their families to build stronger communities. Everything we do at Northern Children's Services is designed to create a better future for our families.

Summary: Adoption/Permanency Worker Under the direction of the Supervisor or Director of Adoptions/Permanency, the Adoptions/Permanency Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive case management to youth and families pursuing adoption or permanency. It is the responsibility of the Worker to provide adoptive families with consultation and training regarding the adoption process. It is the expectation of the Supervisor/ Director that the Adoptions Worker assists in ensuring continuous program compliance through the completion of timely submission of SWAN units, adhering to changing policies as it pertains to the duties of the program, and effectively managing a caseload of SWAN units consisting of – Child Profiles, Family Profiles, Family Matching, Placement, Child Preparation, Child Specific Recruitment, Adoption Finalization, and Post-Permanency Services.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of the Child Welfare System.
• Knowledge of and ability to navigate other systems.
• Working knowledge of the use of computers and pertinent software programs.
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions such as regulatory policies.
• Ability to give clear and concise oral and written instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate and interact with all staff.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, consumers, vendors, and the public.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required
• 1-2 years’ experience in related field highly Preferred
• Experience working in child welfare for 1-2 years preferred
• Possess knowledge of trauma related issues regarding children living outside their birth family.

Responsibilities

• Clearly and effectively communicates all pertinent information to all involved parties as required by state and local regulations and agency standards. Such information is not limited to scheduled consumer meetings, appointments, and visits.
• Advocates for the needs of the consumer and resource family to obtain needed resources.
• Participates in weekly supervision with Adoptions/Permanency Supervisor or Director.
• Completes all required documentation that coincides with the specific SWAN unit timeframe. in a timely manner.
• Document all case contact with identified consumer, birth family, kinship/resource parents, and other relevant parties on a weekly basis, through the SWAN portal time and cost of specific SWAN unit in using agency guidelines and format.
• Schedules file reviews and visits at times convenient for all involved parties.
• Manages time to complete both direct service requirements, paperwork and prepare for meetings.
• Works jointly with other agencies to ensure continuity of service on behalf of the consumer and resource family.
• Prepares adequately for weekly supervision to ensure case reviews occur on a consistent basis.
• Attends and completes all required trainings and pursues other training for professional growth.
• Represents the agency at SWAN quarterlies, conference meetings and trainings.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Completes other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• $20,000 life insurance policy through Mutual of Omaha Company at no cost.
• Mutual of Omaha LTD coverage and AD&D insurance offer financial security.
• Range of self-funded insurance plans, including accident insurance, cancer insurance, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k)-savings plan with a generous matching contribution after one year of employment.
• Generous paid time off or sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential referral and counseling services.
• Self-funded legal services provide valuable support and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level