Adoption Specialist (Permanency)

Pressley Ridge; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free single medical coverage with HSA

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Pressley Ridge in Lancaster, PA, is looking for a Permanency Specialist to empower children and families, working collaboratively within a community framework. This position allows the professional to develop service plans tailored to family needs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, at least one year of relevant experience, and must possess the required state clearances. The role involves non-traditional hours to meet service demands and offers competitive employee benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Clearances required by state governing bodies.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervised experience with children.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Aufgaben

• Build relationships with families to address their needs.
• Use diagnostic tools to assess risk and develop service plans.
• Deliver and document services outlined in service plans.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and training.

Kenntnisse

Clearances (State Police, FBI, child abuse clearance)

Valid driver's license

Experience in human services

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Lancaster- 361201 - Manhe
Lancaster, PA 17601, USA

Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 100% employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 401K with an employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Permanency Specialist works in a collaborative manner to build relationships with families and others in the home and the community to assure that the needs of designated children and their families are respectfully and adequately addressed. In each case, the Permanency Specialist will assure that services to children and families are individualized, strengths and needs based, culturally sensitive, responsive, and goal driven. The candidate must have flexibility to work a nontraditional schedule in a high-demand work situation.

• Use diagnostic tools to assess risk, provide clinical direction, and develop a service plan with the family.
• Plan and hold discussions with the County or International agency, and family members, to develop an ISP and crisis plan for each child and family.
• Deliver and document all services outlined in service plan/ISP
• Develop positive working relationships with families, stakeholders, team members, supervisor, and support staff.
• Actively participate in individual/group supervision, staff meetings, and professional trainings to foster ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Requires at least (1) year of supervised experience working with children

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing and a moderate level of physical activity including; sitting, standing, walking lifting and carrying as required.
• Working Hours. Non-traditional hours as determined by service needs.

Education

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

1 year of supervised experience with children and/or families.

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