Permanency Adoption Specialist

Families United Network • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Permanency Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring children and families achieve stable, permanent living situations, with a focus on long-term well-being and safety. This position works collaboratively with social workers, families, and community partners to develop and implement permanency plans for children in foster care, adoption, or other family reunification scenarios. The specialist will also assess and support the progress of families in achieving reunification or other permanent placements, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred within the human service field and/or two years’ experience working with children and/or families
• Valid Driver’s License
• State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances are required for this position and will be paid for by the agency

Responsibilities

• Functions as a resource person to Case Managers and agency resource families about adoption and permanency issues
• Works with foster care and adoptive families regarding adoption and permanency issues
• Assists in the planning, coordinating, and participation in events aimed at promoting and/or celebrating adoption and permanency
• Provide SWAN services to families and children
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision with premiums for employees fully paid
• HRA that covers $4500 of your $5000 deductible
• Paid parental leave
• FSA
• 401K
• 401K match of 4%
• PTO, up to 17 days per year
• 14 paid holidays
• Birthday Time off
• Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

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