Job description

Families United Network, Inc. is seeking a candidate to work out of our Lewistown, Pennsylvania office. The position will require some travel between our Lewistown and Muncy offices, as well as travel within surrounding counties.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work or a related field.
• Two years of experience working with children and/or families (preferred).
• Ability to form appropriate working relationships with adults and children from a variety of backgrounds.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Eligibility under current Pennsylvania legal and regulatory requirements.
• Valid PA Driver’s License.
• State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances are required for this position and will be paid for by the agency, if necessary.
• Auto insurance coverage of $300,000 combined single limit OR bodily injury of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $100/000

Individuals who are organized, possess excellent writing skills, and are knowledgeable about the Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network (SWAN) are encouraged to apply. Previous adoption experience is preferred.

Specific responsibilities include providing an array of services to foster children and resource families including writing family and child profiles, preparing children for permanency, and recruiting for waiting children and families. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable state regulations and Families United Network, Inc. policies; scheduling and providing adoption orientation trainings to families; attending adoption finalization hearings; and assisting in the planning and coordination of events aimed at promoting and/or celebrating adoption and permanency.

Families United Network, Inc. offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays per year; accrued PTO and personal leave time; and fully paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the employee with options for increased levels of coverage to include family members. Competitive starting salary.

Families United Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Please include a cover letter with your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Lewistown, PA 17044: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person