Independent Contractor for Permanency- Foster Care

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing Family Profiles, Initial Certification Home Study, Child Profiles, Child Preparation Services, and Finalizations
• Participation in the development and implementation of Child Specific Recruitment, Matching, and Post-Permanency plans
• Maintaining an organized filing system of all cases
• Provision and coordination of case management services for families receiving after care services as well as for all new client admissions
• Knowledge of community-based resources for children and families in Philadelphia
• Maintaining a strong connection with affiliate agencies/County through trainings and other functions
• Knowledge of child welfare system in Philadelphia
• Cordination of agency permanency activities with County and Affiliate Agencies
• Knowledge of SWAN and DPW Performance Standards, State licensing and regulations
• Representing the agency in court during permanency hearings and at County during permanency roundtables
• Updating Profiles as required by County Agency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience working with children and adults
• Strong writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver License Automobile with current registration, insurance and inspection
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Willingness to travel to resource parent homes
• Ability to ascend flights of stairs
• Ability to speak English clearly and hear voice of conversational tones