Permanency Coordinator

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience working in the child welfare or closely related field

Responsibilities

• Works through the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) to deliver SWAN units of service
• Includes Child Profile, Child Preparation, Child Specific Recruitment, Family Profile, Placement, Finalization and Post Permanency Services (Assessment, Advocacy/Case Management, Respite, Support Group)
• Promotes timely permanency by completing all assigned units of service according to established benchmarks and timeframes

Qualifications

• Excellent Writing, Communication, Organizational, And Computer Skills Required
• Travel and some evening hours necessary
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal automobile required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions in a Retirement plan
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Self-care tools and resources on the Goga well-being platform
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Access Care.com
• Counseling, legal, and financial services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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