SWAN Program Director

SWAN Program Director

JusticeWorks YouthCare

Location: Indiana County

Who We Are

At JusticeWorks, the needs of youth and families are at the center of everything we do. Our KidsFirst! philosophy drives us to provide structured, strength-based services that promote safety, stability, and long-term 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!

Our ESOP gives employees an ownership interest in the company and a path to long-term retirement growth (at no cost to the employee)—meaning when the company succeeds, our employees benefit directly.

Position Summary

JusticeWorks YouthCare is seeking a Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Director! In this leadership role, you will oversee permanency services for children and families in the foster care system who need stability and lasting connections. You will develop and maintain partnerships with local and state adoption agencies, support access to resources that promote long-term success, and guide efforts to improve legal and emotional permanency outcomes.

The qualified SWAN Director will:

• Lead SWAN permanency services to ensure quality programming that meets SWAN benchmarks, contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and JusticeWorks’ methodology.
• Ensure each child’s voice and needs are prioritized throughout the permanency process, including legal proceedings, meetings, and family counseling sessions.
• Oversee and facilitate required training for pre-adoptive families.
• Collaborate with social workers, adoption agencies, legal teams, and other professionals to coordinate effective service delivery.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local and state adoption agencies to connect children and families with resources that support long-term success.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and support qualified program staff.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit monthly invoicing by established deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand SWAN services.

The qualified SWAN Director will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience with four (4) as a supervisor.
• 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 Director will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness Program
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term and long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Clearance reimbursement and renewal

JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.