Permanency Programs Supervisor (Adoption & Foster Care)

Family Services NW PA; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

12 paid holidays annually

401(k) match up to 7.5%

Employer paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Dental

Vision

Voluntary life

Short term disability

Hospital indemnity

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Job summary

Family Services of NW PA is seeking a supervisor to lead Adoption, Foster Care, and Child Welfare programs and to support planning with the Director of Programs.

The role requires independent judgment, staff supervision, and strong knowledge of the social work code of ethics while coordinating with families and other agency personnel. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with five years of supervised experience.
• Knowledge of child welfare system.
• Successful completion of a Supervisor’s Training Course.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Adoption, Foster Care, Child Welfare, and SWAN programs.
• Screens and interviews applicants for direct service positions.
• Maintains contact with referral and collateral agencies.
• Ensures supervisees maintain case records per agency policy and timely.
• Sets clear expectations of worker performance and growth goals.
• Monitors workers’ duties including absenteeism and tardiness.
• Represents administration to workers and staff to administration.
• Demonstrates coordination with families and agency personnel.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Situational Leadership

Policy compliance

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Supervisor Training Course

Job description

Family Services of NW PA is seeking a supervisor to lead Adoption, Foster Care, and Child Welfare programs and to support planning with the Director of Programs.

The role requires independent judgment, staff supervision, and strong knowledge of the social work code of ethics while coordinating with families and other agency personnel. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are essential.