Swan Permanency Specialist

SWAN PERMANENCY SPECIALIST Part-Time | Lehigh County | JusticeWorks YouthCare JusticeWorks is looking for a Part Time SWAN Permanency Specialist immediately in Lehigh County. The qualified SWAN Permanency Specialist will be an independent, self-reliant person who appreciates being supported by a strong team.

Who We Are At JusticeWorks, youth and families are at the center of everything we do. Our KidsFirst! philosophy inspires us to deliver structured, strengths-based services that promote safety, stability, and lasting success. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to help youth and families thrive.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – JusticeWorks is proud to be 100% employee owned! Through our ESOP, eligible employees receive an ownership interest in JusticeWorks and an opportunity to build long-term retirement value at no cost to them. When our company succeeds, our employee owners benefit directly.

The qualified SWAN Permanency Specialist will have:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year direct care experience or supervised practice in lieu of the experience requirement.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

The qualified SWAN Permanency Specialist will:

• Engage families and youth in order to gather pertinent data needed for profiles.
• Interact with local Children and Youth Agencies as well as other providers, including schools, foster homes, mental health services, physical health providers, etc.
• Provide/facilitate training to pre-adoptive families as required.
• Attend court hearings and testify as required.
• Complete specific training in Child Preparation, Child Profile, Child Specific Recruitment, and Family Profile Units of Service.
• Attend trainings on trauma, grieving and other trainings related to assisting a child in the adoption process.
• Meet all benchmarks as outlined by SWAN.
• Attend all quarterly SWAN meetings as required of an affiliate agency.

JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.