Permanency Specialist - New Wilmington

Bobit Business Media; New Wilmington (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive, mission-driven team

Job summary

The Bair Foundation seeks a Permanency Specialist to join our child and family services team. You’ll focus on permanency planning, family engagement, and coordination of services to help children achieve safe, stable, and permanent living arrangements.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field and experience in child welfare or permanency services; a Bachelor’s in social work is also relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in child welfare, foster care, or permanency services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside children toward lasting family connections and belonging.
• Help transform temporary placements into permanent relationships (reunification, guardianship, adoption).
• Be part of life-changing moments as children move to stability and permanence.
• Support families and caregivers in opening their homes to long‑term commitments.
• Advocate for permanency decisions respecting each child’s story and needs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independent working

Collaborative work

Education

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

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Bair Foundationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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As a Permanency Specialist, you’ll play a critical role onthe child and family service team, supporting children and families inachieving safe, stable, and permanent living arrangements. This role focuses onpermanency planning, family engagement, and coordination of services inalignment with the organization’s mission and applicable regulations.

Salary:$36,000-$40,000 Annually

Travel Area: I-2 hours from the office

WHO WE ARE

We are a mission-driven organization dedicated tostrengthening children, families, and communities. Our work is rooted incompassion, collaboration, and a commitment to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive environments where children can thrive.

WHAT YOU’LL DO TO MAKE AN IMPACT

• Walk alongside children as they move toward lastingfamily connections and a true sense of belonging
• Help transform temporary placements into lifelong relationships throughreunification, guardianship, or adoption
• Be part of life-changing moments as children move from uncertainty tostability and permanence
• Support families and caregivers as they open their hearts and homes tolong-term commitments that shape a child’s future
• Advocate for permanency decisions that honor each child’s story, strengths,and need for connection
• Celebrate progress and milestones as children gain the security, identity,and hope that comes with a permanent family

WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field
• Prior experience in child welfare, foster care, or permanency services
• Familiarity with court systems and regulatory requirements
• Strong family engagement and advocacy skills

YOUR PERKS

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

WHAT YOU BRING (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a relatedhuman services field
• Experience working with children,families, or social service systems preferred
• Knowledge of child welfare principlesand permanency planning
• Strong communication, organization,and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently andcollaboratively
• Candidate must possess valid driver’slicense, current vehicle insurance and state registration