Adoption Permanency Caseworker/SWAN Worker
Company: Bethany Christian Services
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Adoption Permanency Caseworker/SWAN WorkerRequisition #:
req9590Location: Harrisburg, PAHours: Full-time (40-hours/week)This
position has the flexibility to be part-time.Bethany is changing
the world through family. We began our work by serving one child
more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international
Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30
states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and
preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and
find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is
at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the
growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and
around the world.As the SWAN Permanency Specialist, you will be
primarily responsible for administering the process steps for child
profiling, child preparation, child specific recruitment, family
profiling, and finalization. This individual will be responsible
for providing placement and post placement services for adoptive
families in accordance with state licensure, COA, and Bethany
standards.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop home studies and
family profiles for initially approved families in accordance with
agency expectations and procedures;Complete all reports and
documents in accordance with agency, program, and licensing
expectations to ensure timely and accurate submission;Provide
placement and post placement services for adoptive families in
accordance with state licensure, COA, and Bethany
standards;Administer the process steps for child profile, child
preparation, child specific recruitment, family profile, and
finalization;Prepare children for permanency through the completion
of life books, therapeutic sessions, and other necessary
interventions;Conduct thorough file reviews to support
documentation and work effectively with clients;Recruit and screen
families for specific children through consultation with the youth,
utilization of appropriate media and technology, attendance at
matching events, and networking with other child welfare
professionals;Provide support to families and children
post-placement through monthly visits, and thorough and efficient
processing of applicable legal paperwork;Conduct periodic
information meetings and trainings for prospective adoptive
parents;Attend SWAN and adoption-related meetings and conferences,
as requested;Coordinate care with the respective local area or
county, and other professionals involved in the case to provide
efficient and high-quality service;Perform essential job duties on
some evenings and weekends, as needed;Stay abreast of all agency,
federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social
services;Complete other duties as
assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social
Work or related field of study from an accredited college;Master's
degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study
from an accredited college, a plus;Experience with writing home
studies for domestic adoptions;Prior work experience in a
child/family welfare;Excellent verbal and written communication
skills;Must exhibit an ability to apply the principles of logic and
critical thinking with problem solving;Must have an ability to
provide excellent and compassionate customer service;Must be
reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;Exercise a high
level of confidentiality;Work well under pressure and adaptable to
change;Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential
job functions;Active motor vehicle license and a reliable
automobile with adequate insurance coverage;Pass a criminal history
screen, including state and local child protection agency
registries;Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement
of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Commitment.We value and embrace the principles of diversity,
equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our
workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with
multicultural staff, clients and stakeholders, so we strive to
create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where
everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to
work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly
acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism
throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and
even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the
greatest rewards.
Keywords: Bethany Christian Services, Harrisburg , Adoption Permanency Caseworker/SWAN Worker, Other , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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