SWAN Director: Lead Permanency & Adoption Partnerships

JusticeWorks YouthCare; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness

401K with company match

Disability (short and long term)

Tuition Reimbursement

Holidays & PTO

Employee referral bonus

Clearance reimbursement

Job summary

JusticeWorks YouthCare seeks a Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Director to oversee permanency services for children and families in foster care. You will build partnerships with adoption agencies, support access to resources, and guide efforts to improve legal and emotional permanency outcomes.

The role emphasizes leading permanency programs, prioritizing children’s voices in legal processes, coordinating trainings for foster/adoptive families, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology or related field.
• Ten years of work experience with four years in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead SWAN permanency services to meet benchmarks and regulatory standards.
• Prioritize each child’s voice throughout permanency processes.
• Oversee and facilitate training for pre-adoptive families.
• Collaborate with social workers, adoption agencies, legal teams, and others.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local and state adoption agencies.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and support program staff.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit monthly invoicing by deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand SWAN services.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership development

Staff training

Communication

Education

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

Job description

JusticeWorks YouthCare seeks a Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Director to oversee permanency services for children and families in foster care. You will build partnerships with adoption agencies, support access to resources, and guide efforts to improve legal and emotional permanency outcomes.

The role emphasizes leading permanency programs, prioritizing children’s voices in legal processes, coordinating trainings for foster/adoptive families, and collaborating with