Permanency & Reunification Specialist

VILLAGE SOUTH INC; Florida; On-site; USD 30,595 - 43,574; Full time

Job summary

Village South Inc. in Doral, FL seeks a Permanency Specialist focused on safe, timely permanent outcomes for children in foster care.

You will track and analyze permanency data, identify barriers, and collaborate with case managers to develop strategies for successful permanency. The role requires coordinating staffing, engaging families in reunification and permanency planning, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervised work experience in child welfare-related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is required.
• Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CBHCM or CWCM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize permanency efforts and focus on children likely to exit care.
• Create monthly permanency data reports and analyze barriers.
• Maintain logs of permanency status and actions taken to expedite exit from care.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and Supervisors to complete activities for permanency options.
• Engage parents in permanency and reunification staffing and family finding efforts.
• Attend Court and participate in staff conferences and meetings.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication

Case management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Village South Inc. in Doral, FL seeks a Permanency Specialist focused on safe, timely permanent outcomes for children in foster care.

You will track and analyze permanency data, identify barriers, and collaborate with case managers to develop strategies for successful permanency. The role requires coordinating staffing, engaging families in reunification and permanency planning, and maintaining accurate records.