Position: Permanency Specialist, part time

Program: Pennsylvania Foster Care and Community Programs

KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them. The Permanency Specialist works directly with kids and families in order to assist in achieving life-long connections, including adoption.

· Meet with children and families to complete units of service as referred by the Statewide Adoption Network including Child Profiles, Family Profiles, Child Preparation, Child Specific Recruitment, and Adoption Finalization

The many benefits to joining the KidsPeace team include:

· The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office,

combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization

· Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance

· Regular supervision and helpful managers

· Comprehensive initial and ongoing training

· Tuition assistance when applicable

· Opportunity for professional growth

· Competitive hourly rate

· Agency vehicle available

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field

· 1-2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred

· Strong communication skills

· Basic computer skills

· valid driver’s license and registered vehicle, able to work independently in the field

· must be 21

KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

KidsPeace offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person