Resource Family Specialist

Families United Network; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HRA

4% 401(k) Match

PTO 17 days per year

14 Paid Holidays

Birthday Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Families United Network in Scranton, PA is seeking a Resource Family Specialist to support children and families by connecting resources, guiding foster care and adoption efforts, and building strong, stable home environments.

This community-based position requires travel, independence, and strong communication to recruit families, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate services with the program office. Starting pay is $19.25 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to meet current Pennsylvania legal and regulatory requirements.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Ability to obtain required PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and PA FBI clearances.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being an effective member of a team.
• Compassion and respect for the diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of the children and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Introduce families to resource parenting and the policies and practices.
• Ensure that all regulatory, and agency requirements are met by resource families.
• Manage monthly advertising to recruit families by the needs of the program office.
• Attend community events to share and educate constituents of the agency's purpose as well as recruit for prospective resource families.
• Assure that all necessary measures are taken in preparing and supporting a resource family to provide for the safety and welfare of a child or children as a parent would.
• Attend required meetings, conferences, trainings, and other agency functions as required.
• Manage work time appropriately, be punctual for appointments, and complete assignments and reports on time.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Choosing a career with Families United Network means embarking on a journey where your work truly makes a difference. Our organization is known as an innovative, employee-centered community. We are dedicated to helping children and families through various services, such as Foster Care, Adoption/Permanency and Peer Support for youth while maintaining a supportive and trauma-informed environment.

At Families United Network, staff are more than just employees—they are valued community members. The organization prides itself on creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. This culture enhances job satisfaction and empowers our professionals to deliver their best work.

Position:Resource Family Specialist

Location: Scranton, PA

Job Id:311

# of Openings:1

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families

Are you passionate about helping children and families navigate challenging circumstances? As a Resource Family Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for children, connect families with resources, and help create safe and supportive environments where children can thrive.

If you’re compassionate, organized, resourceful, and enjoy work that is both challenging and rewarding, this could be the opportunity for you.

What We Offer

Starting Pay: $19.25 per hour

We believe in supporting the people who do this important work:

• 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

What You'll Do

As a Resource Family Specialist you will work with resource families to help support the needs and goals of the children we serve. Your work will include:

• Introduce families to resource parenting and the policies and practices.
• Ensure that all regulatory, and agency requirements are met by resource families.
• Manage monthly advertising to recruit families by the needs of the program office.
• Attend community events to share and educate constituents of the agency's purpose as well as recruit for prospective resource families.
• Assure that all necessary measures are taken in preparing and supporting a resource family to provide for the safety and welfare of a child or children as a parent would.
• Attend required meetings, conferences, trainings, and other agency functions as required.
• Manage work time appropriately, be punctual for appointments, and complete assignments and reports on time.

This Is a Community-Based Position

Travel is an essential part of this role. You must be able to independently travel to required locations and maintain reliable transportation for work-related travel. Because the needs of children and families vary, the work schedule may also vary. This is not a primarily office-based position. Successful candidates should be comfortable traveling regularly, working independently in the community, managing multiple appointments and locations, and working in a variety of environments.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred, particularly in social work or a related field.
• Ability to meet current Pennsylvania legal and regulatory requirements.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Ability to obtain required PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and PA FBI clearances.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being an effective member of a team.
• Compassion and respect for the diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of the children and families we serve.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, as well as stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday. Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds and operate standard office equipment and technology. Clear communication in person, by phone, and electronically is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Join Families United Network

At Families United Network, our Resource Family Specialists play an important role in helping children and families build stronger futures.

If you’re looking for a career where your work matters, your relationships make a difference, and every day brings an opportunity to help someone, 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