Permanency Case Manager
This position is responsible for providing adoption and/or permanency services to children, families and birth parents. There is a sign on bonus for this position.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
A. Education/Training/License/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field from a four-year college.
B. Work Experience:
- Two years of related experience and/or training is preferred.
C. Conditions of Employment:
- Must possess Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
- Must attend 40 hours of relevant training per year.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Attend annual HIPAA training.
Competitive benefits packages are offered for all full-time employees. The Children’s Aid Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A. Paid Time off (PTO)
B. UPMC Medical Insurance
C. Dental and Vision Insurance
D. Life Insurance after 1 year of Service
E. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability after 1 year of Service
F. Retirement Plan
G. Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CASELOAD:
Children served ages 0 - 21. All essential functions are conducted within the framework of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional aspects of the developmental stage.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: (other duties may be assigned)
1. Complete bi-annual record reviews.
2. Participate in mandatory SWAN meeting and conferences.
3. Complete Adoption and SWAN services within identified timeframes.
4. Complete SWAN benchmarks and CY131 as services are completed.
5. Prepare and provide testimony as needed at court hearings.
6. Provide adoption preparation/support training for new SWAN families.
7. Participate in a minimum of two (2) SWAN events per year to promote new referrals.
8. Participate in the performance appraisal process.
9. Attend training, in-service, meetings and conferences as necessary and as directed to obtain 40 hours according to policy.
OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:
1. Participate in annual SWAN conferences and quarterly SWAN meetings.
2. Complete annual report of all SWAN work.
3. Perform other related duties as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
· Supervision is received by the Foster Care/Permanency Director.
SUPERVISION GIVEN:
· Direct supervision of placements.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Responding to upset or angry people.
· Working with frequent interruptions.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:
· Must be able to walk, sit, and stand throughout the workday as needed, with occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
· Must possess ability to talk, hear, read, and write.
· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
· Must be able to practice Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR with youth as necessary.
· Must be able to practice Trauma Informed practices.
· Must be able to operate a vehicle.
· No special vision requirements are necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education/Training/License/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field from a four-year college.
B. Work Experience:
-Two years of related experience and/or training is preferred.
C. Conditions of Employment:
- Must possess Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
- Must attend 40 hours of relevant training per year.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Attend annual HIPAA training.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace. This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. While CAH complies with applicable federal and state medical marijuana laws, use or impairment from marijuana or any controlled substance while on duty is strictly prohibited.
To learn more information about The Children’s Aid Home and to view the full job description, please visit our website at www.cahprogram.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
