Permanency Caseworker

Lutheran SeniorLife • Pittsburgh, PA

7d

About The Position

The Permanency Caseworker is responsible for providing direct services & supervision for Adoption and Foster Services. The Caseworker creates safe and supportive relationships with children and families, supports children’s understanding of life circumstances, and supports permanency goals for both children and families through various capacities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Assessment
• Must have efficient and dependable transportation and the ability to visit clients in their homes
• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• Background and/or experience in child welfare, adoption, foster care, State Wide Adoption Network (SWAN) services, family services and child development a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct services & supervision for Adoption and Foster Services.
• Creating safe and supportive relationships with children and families
• Supports children’s understanding of life circumstances
• Supports permanency goals for both children and families through various capacities.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
• Employer-sponsored child care benefits.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
• FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected
• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees