Swan Permanency Specialist
About The Position
JusticeWorks is looking for a Part Time SWAN Permanency Specialist immediately in Lehigh County. The qualified SWAN Permanency Specialist will be an independent, self-reliant person who appreciates being supported by a strong team. At JusticeWorks, youth and families are at the center of everything we do. Our KidsFirst! philosophy inspires us to deliver structured, strengths-based services that promote safety, stability, and lasting success. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to help youth and families thrive. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – JusticeWorks is proud to be 100% employee owned! Through our ESOP, eligible employees receive an ownership interest in JusticeWorks and an opportunity to build long-term retirement value at no cost to them. When our company succeeds, our employee owners benefit directly.
Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year direct care experience or supervised practice in lieu of the experience requirement.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
- Pass current, applicable clearances.
- Pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Engage families and youth in order to gather pertinent data needed for profiles.
- Interact with local Children and Youth Agencies as well as other providers, including schools, foster homes, mental health services, physical health providers, etc.
- Provide/facilitate training to pre-adoptive families as required.
- Attend court hearings and testify as required.
- Complete specific training in Child Preparation, Child Profile, Child Specific Recruitment, and Family Profile Units of Service.
- Attend trainings on trauma, grieving and other trainings related to assisting a child in the adoption process.
- Meet all benchmarks as outlined by SWAN.
- Attend all quarterly SWAN meetings as required of an affiliate agency.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
