Permanency Adoption Specialist
Families United Network
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Job summary
Families United Network seeks a Permanency Adoption Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA to help children in foster care achieve safe, stable, and permanent living situations through adoption, reunification, and other permanency goals.
The role involves travel throughout the service area, direct work with foster and adoptive families, and collaboration with case managers and partners to promote permanency and connect families with resources.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Two years of experience working with children and/or families may be considered in place of a degree.
- Valid driver's license.
- The agency pays for required clearances (PA State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse).
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource to Case Managers and resource families regarding adoption and permanency.
- Work directly with foster and adoptive families to provide guidance and support.
- Provide SWAN (Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network) services to children and families.
- Support children and families in achieving permanency goals and connecting with appropriate resources.
- Collaborate with Case Managers, social workers, families, and community partners.
- Help plan and participate in events that promote and celebrate adoption and permanency.
- Complete required documentation and follow agency policies and applicable regulations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
Position:Permanency Adoption Specialist
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Id:305
# of Openings:1
Are you passionate about helping children and families build lasting connections? As a Permanency Specialist with Families United Network, you’ll help children in foster care achieve safe, stable, and permanent living situations through adoption, reunification, and other permanency goals.
This is meaningful work for someone who is compassionate, organized, resourceful, and committed to helping children and families achieve positive outcomes.
Starting Pay: $19.25 per hour
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — employee premiums fully paid
- HRA — employer contribution covers $4,500 of the $5,000 deductible
- 4% 401(k) Match
- PTO — up to 17 days per year
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Birthday Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Serve as a resource to Case Managers and resource families regarding adoption and permanency.
- Work directly with foster and adoptive families to provide guidance and support.
- Provide SWAN (Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network) services to children and families.
- Support children and families in achieving permanency goals and connecting with appropriate resources.
- Collaborate with Case Managers, social workers, families, and community partners.
- Help plan and participate in events that promote and celebrate adoption and permanency.
- Complete required documentation and follow agency policies and applicable regulations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel is an essential part of this position. The Permanency Specialist will regularly travel throughout the assigned service area to meet with children and families and participate in activities supporting permanency.
Travel may include private residences, foster and adoptive homes, schools, community locations, provider agencies, agency offices, courts, and other required locations.
The employee must be able to independently travel to required locations and maintain reliable transportation for work-related travel. The schedule may vary based on the needs of children and families and may require flexibility for meetings, family visits, appointments, trainings, events, and other permanency-related activities.
This is not a primarily office-based position. Successful candidates should be comfortable traveling regularly, working independently in the community, and managing multiple locations and appointments.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in human services, social work, or a related field.
- Two years of experience working with children and/or families may be considered in place of a degree.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain required PA State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances. The agency pays for required clearances.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassion and respect for the diverse backgrounds of the children and families we serve.
At Families United Network, we believe every child deserves safety, stability, and the opportunity to grow up in a permanent, supportive family.
If you’re looking for work where your relationships and dedication can help change the future for a child, we’d love to hear from you.
Families United Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full Time
Are you passionate about helping children and families build lasting connections? As a Permanency Specialist with Families United Network, you’ll help children in foster care achieve safe, stable, and permanent living situations through adoption, reunification, and other permanency goals.
This is meaningful work for someone who is compassionate, organized, resourceful, and committed to helping children and families achieve positive outcomes.
Starting Pay: $19.25 per hour
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — employee premiums fully paid
- HRA — employer contribution covers $4,500 of the $5,000 deductible
- 4% 401(k) Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- PTO — up to 17 days per year
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Birthday Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Serve as a resource to Case Managers and resource families regarding adoption and permanency.
- Work directly with foster and adoptive families to provide guidance and support.
- Provide SWAN (Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network) services to children and families.
- Support children and families in achieving permanency goals and connecting with appropriate resources.
- Collaborate with Case Managers, social workers, families, and community partners.
- Help plan and participate in events that promote and celebrate adoption and permanency.
- Complete required documentation and follow agency policies and applicable regulations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel is an essential part of this position. The Permanency Specialist will regularly travel throughout the assigned service area to meet with children and families and participate in activities supporting permanency.
Travel may include private residences, foster and adoptive homes, schools, community locations, provider agencies, agency offices, courts, and other required locations.
The employee must be able to independently travel to required locations and maintain reliable transportation for work-related travel. The schedule may vary based on the needs of children and families and may require flexibility for meetings, family visits, appointments, trainings, events, and other permanency-related activities.
This is not a primarily office-based position. Successful candidates should be comfortable traveling regularly, working independently in the community, and managing multiple locations and appointments.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in human services, social work, or a related field.
- Two years of experience working with children and/or families may be considered in place of a degree.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain required PA State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances. The agency pays for required clearances.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassion and respect for the diverse backgrounds of the children and families we serve.
At Families United Network, we believe every child deserves safety, stability, and the opportunity to grow up in a permanent, supportive family.
If you’re looking for work where your relationships and dedication can help change the future for a child, we’d love to hear from you.
Families United Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full Time
Expected Hours: 40 Per Week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In Person
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