Adoption Caseworker

Family Services NWPA; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and 12 paid H0

401(k) Retirement Plan with match up

Employer paid life insurance and long

Employee Assistance Program

Ancillary benefits: dental, vision, (

short term disability, hospital-indem

accident, critical illness

Job summary

Family Services NW PA is seeking an Adoption Caseworker in Erie County to provide direct services to clients and families within the Permanency Department. The role requires regular home visits, strong organizational, writing, and verbal skills, and day/evening hours.

Educational requirements include a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, with experience in social services or child welfare preferred. Travel across Erie County and nearby areas is required, and reliable transportation is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences is required.
• Experience in social services and/or the child welfare system is preferred.
• Travel throughout Erie County and surrounding counties is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Complete child and family profiles and recruitment.
• Screen adoption applicants and supervise placements.
• Prepare legal documents for hearings and testify at finalizations.
• Perform on-call duties for crisis situations after hours on a rotating basis.
• Maintain case records in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff development and supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Job description

Salary: $32,662.00 - $32,662.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Human Services

PAY RATE: $32,662 annual salary
JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Erie County

$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

At Family Services of NW PA, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our team members. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible hours, and the ability to work partially remote.

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match up to 7.5%
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness

POSITION SUMMARY

The adoption caseworker provides direct service to clients and families in the Permanency Department. Worker is required to visit client's homes on a regular basis. Strong organizational, writing, and verbal skills are necessary. Day and evening hours required.

JOB DUTIES

• Completes child and family profiles, child preparation services, child specific recruitment, child placement, and adoption finalizations.
• Screens potential applicants for adoption. Provides supervision of adoption placements.
• Prepares legal documents for adoption hearings and testifies at adoption finalizations.
• Performs on-call duties for crisis situations after hours on a rotating basis to provide support to children and families.
• Maintains case records in a timely manner as required in agency policy.
• Participates in staff development activities, including individual and peer supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences required.
• Experience working in social services and/or the child welfare system preferred.
• Travel throughout Erie County and surrounding counties required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

WORKING AT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA

Join our team for a friendly work environment, flexible hours, and the ability to work partially remote. Family Services of NW PA offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard mileage rate. Family Services of NW PA is a nonprofit organization and qualifies workers for student loan forgiveness programs.

Family Services of NW PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-866-4530.

*$500 at 90 days, $500 at 180 days and $1,000 at 1 year