Adoptions and Permanency Consultant

Position Responsibilities

• Complete Adoptions/Permanency units of services such as Child Profiles, Child Profile Addendums, Family Profiles, Family Profile Addendums, Child Preparation, and Finalization.
• Must complete assignments by the prescribed due date to prevent an infraction.
• Provide all files received/collected (related to the unit of service).
• Complete SWAN benchmarks.
• Complete supervisor requested revisions.
• Complete 25 hours of training throughout the year and participate in bi-monthly supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field with three (3) or more years of experience in child welfare, adoptions, and/or therapy.
• Experience with individual and/or group counseling.
• Experience with SWAN Adoptions Network.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of strength-based approaches to practice.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office proficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize collaborative or team approaches.
• Ability to travel within Philadelphia and neighboring regions.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position occasionally needs to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer); Manual dexterity is needed for using a calculator and computer keyboard.
• Must be able to position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must have the ability to navigate stairwells.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees/customers/clients; and must be able to exchange accurate information by perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral and written information.
• Frequently move files weighing up to 20 pounds throughout the office space.
• Must be able to participate in fire drills or other drills during an emergency.
• Work Environment: Normal office environment or residential facility, but also may travel locally to visit clients within their homes, meet with service providers, and/or attend meetings at other community locations.

Pay

$900.00 for completed Child Profiles, Family Profiles, Child Preparation and Finalization.
$550.00 for completed Child Profile Addendums and Family Profile Addendums.

Schedule

Normal office hours.

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