Adoption & Permanency Programs Coordinator

Voce; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Long-term disability & accident

401(k) employer contribution 6%

PSLF eligibility

13 paid holidays

18 days PTO first year

Job summary

Voce, with oversight from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, seeks a Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange Coordinator to support permanency services across county and SWAN networks. The role focuses on registering waiting children, advocating for SWAN referrals, and guiding agencies toward permanency outcomes.

The position requires a master’s or bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with several years’ experience, travel across the state, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience in social work or related field.
• Experience in Child Welfare is preferred.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the SWAN Program, units of service, and PAE.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned caseloads for children registered with PAE and collaborates with network partners to advocate for permanency.
• Provides monthly reports related to waiting children registered with PAE to assigned counties.
• Maximizes PAE recruitment strategies by reviewing recruitment activities and advising county staff of additional strategies.
• Manages the state-sponsored TV segments in their region to review PAE eligibility and coordinate broadcast logistics.
• Works with the permanency team to explore potential family placements by assessing match strengths and family availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Voce, with oversight from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, seeks a Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange Coordinator to support permanency services across county and SWAN networks. The role focuses on registering waiting children, advocating for SWAN referrals, and guiding agencies toward permanency outcomes.

The position requires a master’s or bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with several years’ experience, travel across the state, and a valid driver’s license.