Child Welfare Permanency Worker

Office of Shared Administration • Statewide, WV

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs adoption services in the area of child welfare services. Work demands a dedicated effort towards finding suitable adoptive homes for children navigating the complexities of the foster care system, with a goal of establishing permanency and stable family environments. These positions navigate the intricacies of the adoption process, ensuring that each step is conducted ethically, legally, and in the best interests of the child. These positions will be conducting thorough matching of prospective adoptive families with children, facilitating the placement of children in suitable homes, and working towards the establishment of permanent and loving family connections. They interact with various professional practitioners in the fields of social work, mental health, court, and the legal system. These positions require frequent travel, often using a personal vehicle, both intra- and interstate, and may involve after-hours and weekend emergencies. Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Valid WV driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Maintain detailed case records and extensive documentation
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• None (experience)
• Valid driver’s license
• Accessibility to a phone

Responsibilities

• Attending, ongoing training to develop comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal social welfare laws, rules, regulations, and evolving protocols regarding child abuse and neglect.
• Conducting interviews to identify safe, permanent placement options for children that were victims of abuse or neglect by talking with and visually observing individuals and/or families.
• Assessing eligible placement candidates using established guidelines to determine if the needs of the children can be met under the current requirements.
• Act as a liaison between the agency and the court system to ensure correct policies and procedures are always being followed.
• Developing and maintaining effective communication with professionals across the respective social work, medical and judicial fields to ensure that the safety, well-being, and permanency of children is the priority.
• Attend court hearings and testifying before the court on behalf of the department.

What This Job Offers

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