Adoption & Permanency Advocate | Child Welfare

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Training opportunities

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a SWAN Permanency Specialist to develop home studies, support adoptive families, and coordinate care with local authorities. This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and experience in child/family welfare.

You will work within our faith-based program across the country, conduct family interviews, prepare reports, recruit families, and provide post-placement support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field
• Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field (a plus)
• Experience with writing home studies for domestic adoptions
• Prior work experience in a child/family welfare

Responsibilities

• Develop home studies and family profiles for initially approved families in accordance with agency expectations and procedures
• Complete all reports and documents in accordance with agency, program, and licensing expectations
• Provide placement and post placement services for adoptive families in accordance with state licensure, COA, and Bethany standards
• Administer the process steps for child profile, child preparation, child specific recruitment, family profile, and finalization
• Prepare children for permanency through the completion of life books, therapeutic sessions, and other necessary interventions

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field

Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a SWAN Permanency Specialist to develop home studies, support adoptive families, and coordinate care with local authorities. This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and experience in child/family welfare.

You will work within our faith-based program across the country, conduct family interviews, prepare reports, recruit families, and provide post-placement support.