Adoption Caseworker - Flexible Hours, Partial Remote

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

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