Adoption & Permanency Caseworker

County of Lancaster; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee assistance program

Family medical leave

Job summary

Lancaster County is seeking a caseworker in the Permanency department of the Children and Youth Social Service Agency. The role focuses on adoption preparation for children in foster care and finalization with resource parents, utilizing the Statewide Adoption Network (SWAN) and collaborating with outside agencies.

The position requires preparing court petitions, conducting on-site home studies, coordinating services, and maintaining records to support safe, timely adoptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet court deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court review petitions for adoptions not yet finalized.
• Complete home studies and adoption records.
• Coordinate services through SWAN and collaborate with outside agencies.
• Maintain and file accurate records and ensure DPW audit readiness.
• Provide post-adoption services and support to adoptive families.

Skills

Writing skills

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Lancaster County is seeking a caseworker in the Permanency department of the Children and Youth Social Service Agency. The role focuses on adoption preparation for children in foster care and finalization with resource parents, utilizing the Statewide Adoption Network (SWAN) and collaborating with outside agencies.

The position requires preparing court petitions, conducting on-site home studies, coordinating services, and maintaining records to support safe, timely adoptions.