SWAN Director: Adoption & Permanency Partnerships

Justice Works Youth Care; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 95.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness

401K with company match

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short term and long-term

Tuition Reimbursement

Company paid holidays and paid time of

Employee referral bonus

Clearance reimbursement and renewal

Descripción de la vacante

JusticeWorks YouthCare is seeking a Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Director to oversee permanency services for children and families in the foster care system. You will develop and maintain partnerships with local and state adoption agencies, support access to resources that promote long-term success, and guide efforts to improve legal and emotional permanency outcomes.

In this leadership role you will recruit, hire, and supervise qualified program staff; ensure program quality

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in the field; 4+ years in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Lead SWAN permanency services to ensure quality programming that meets SWAN benchmarks, contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and JusticeWorks’ methodology.
• Ensure each child’s voice and needs are prioritized throughout the permanency process, including legal proceedings, meetings, and family counseling sessions.
• Oversee and facilitate required training for pre-adoptive families.
• Collaborate with social workers, adoption agencies, legal teams, and other professionals to coordinate effective service delivery.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local and state adoption agencies to connect children and families with resources that support long-term success.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and support qualified program staff.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit monthly invoicing by established deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand SWAN services.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Program management

Partnership development

Staff supervision

Budgeting & invoicing

Policy & regulatory compliance

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field

Descripción del empleo

JusticeWorks YouthCare is seeking a Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Director to oversee permanency services for children and families in the foster care system. You will develop and maintain partnerships with local and state adoption agencies, support access to resources that promote long-term success, and guide efforts to improve legal and emotional permanency outcomes.

In this leadership role you will recruit, hire, and supervise qualified program staff; ensure program quality