PERMANENCY SPECIALIST at KidsPeace Childrens Hospital – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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About This Position
Join KidsPeace today! Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Permanency Specialist to join our team.
Our Mission: To give hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous PTO including floating holidays
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career pathways
- Supportive Culture: A collaborative, respectful, and compassionate team environment
- Work/ Life Balance: Autonomy and independence; flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance
- The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office, combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization
Position Summary:
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
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field is required.
- 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 years of age
About Us:
KidsPeace is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.
Check us out!
http://www.kidspeace.org/ | http://www.fostercare.com/ | http://teencentral.com/
http://spyglasssolutions.com/ | www.healingmagazine.org | www.orchardbehavioralhealth.org
KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity