Foster Care and Permanency Manager

KidsPeace; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

EAP

FSA account

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Supportive culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

KidsPeace invites applications for a Foster Care and Permanency Manager to lead care coordination, foster family development, and referrals at our Chalfont, PA site. You will oversee admissions, treatment/services to clients, and personnel management, collaborating with referral sources and the treatment team to promote permanency for children and families.

We value compassion, collaboration, and professional growth within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services degree required.
• Prior experience in foster care, adoption, or other family serving systems preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic Computer skills
• Valid Driver’s license and registered vehicle—able to work independently in the field
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• The Program Manager/Permanency Supervisor ensures compliance with all statutory, licensing, and accreditation requirements, mitigates risk, and serves in the on-call rotation.
• The Program Manager/Permanency Supervisor will provide a full range of adoption/permanency services at designated FCCP sites, as well as provide supervisory and administrative support to the Permanency Program Manager. The position requires work with both children and adults working toward permanency.

Skills

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services degree

Job description

Join KidsPeace today! Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Foster Care and Permanency Manager to join our team.

Our Mission: To give hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO including floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA Account
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Options
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career pathways
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative, respectful, and compassionate team environment
• Work/ Life Balance: Autonomy and independence; flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance

Position Summary

The Foster Care and Permanency Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources and the treatment team, and for the oversight and management of referrals and admissions, treatment/services to clients, foster family development, hiring, and personnel management.

Essential Responsibilities

• The Program Manager/Permanency Supervisor ensures compliance with all statutory, licensing, and accreditation requirements, mitigates risk, and serves in the on-call rotation.
• The Program Manager/Permanency Supervisor will provide a full range of adoption/permanency services at designated FCCP sites, as well as provide supervisory and administrative support to the Permanency Program Manager. The position requires work with both children and adults working toward permanency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services degree required;
• Prior experience in foster care, adoption, or other family serving systems preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic Computer skills
• Valid Driver’s license and registered vehicle-able to work independently in the field
• Must be at least 21 years of age

About KidsPeace

KidsPeace is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.

Check us out!

http://www.kidspeace.org/ | http://www.fostercare.com/ | http://teencentral.com/

http://spyglasssolutions.com/ | www.healingmagazine.org | www.orchardbehavioralhealth.org