Permanency Adoption Specialist

The Permanency Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring children and families achieve stable, permanent living situations, with a focus on long-term well-being and safety. This position works collaboratively with social workers, families, and community partners to develop and implement permanency plans for children in foster care, adoption, or other family reunification scenarios. The specialist will also assess and support the progress of families in achieving reunification or other permanent placements, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred within the human service field and / or two years’ experience working with children and / or families
• Valid Driver’s License
• State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances are required for this position and will be paid for by the agency

Pay & Perks :

Responsibilities :

Functions as a resource person to Case Managers and agency resource families about adoption and permanency issues

Works with foster care and adoptive families regarding adoption and permanency issues

Assists in the planning, coordinating, and participation in events aimed at promoting and / or celebrating adoption and permanency

Provide SWAN services to families and children

Performs additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements :

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety and maintain the standard of care appropriate for this position. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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

Work Location : In Person

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