Program Coordinator

The Children s Choice • Chester, PA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our family at Children's Choice Inc. and make an impact in your community. We are looking for a dynamic and hardworking individual to fill the essential position of a Program Coordinator for our team. At Children’s Choice, we believe that social services is a ministry and a calling. Social Services can be a challenging field; however, we stand behind our principles to help our employees succeed as well as the children and families they come along side. We are currently hiring for our Chester (Upland), Delaware County, Pennsylvania location. If you are willing to make the commitment to help others thrive and work diligently at growing in the Social Services field, we believe you can make a lasting difference here at Children's Choice.

Requirements

• Masters of Social Work or a Masters degree in a directly related degree.
• Prior experience in Foster Care and child services.
• Prior Permanency, specifically SWAN services, experience required.
• At least 2 consecutive years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to obtain appropriate child abuse and criminal clearances.
• Valid driver’s license and own a properly registered and insured vehicle.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Able to take financial responsibility to obtain clearances needed before orientation.
• Willing to make a minimum of a 2 year commitment to growing with our team.

Nice To Haves

• Provide effective case management.
• Deliver individualized counseling and support for a diverse group of children and families.
• Serve as a role model to our children and families.
• Demonstrate respect for each individual as well as caseloads of highly confidential information.
• Start a career and grow roots in an expanding nonprofit.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate adoption work and permanent legal custody with foster parents and their foster children.
• Supervise a staff of about 10 Caseworkers.
• Manage the office.
• Oversee resource parent re-evaluations.
• Oversee and manage child files.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays per year
• 15 leave days per year (given on prorated basis immediately, not accrued)
• Group Health Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401-K

What This Job Offers

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