What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanency Worker position at Delta Community Supports?
Delta Mission and Values
Join us at Delta Family Services, Inc. (“Delta”), where every day brings the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others! Our mission is to serve the needs of children to grow, learn and mature in a safe and loving environment. Delta is dedicated to strengthening and preserving loving relationships in the life of a child which is found in a strong supportive family context. Are you passionate about fostering independence, promoting inclusion, and creating meaningful connections? If so, come be a part of our dynamic team where innovation, compassion, and dedication drive our every endeavor. Embark on a rewarding career journey with Delta Family Services, Inc., and help us shape a brighter future for all!
Position Summary
Works with families and children who are receiving SWAN permanency services. Responsible for reaching out to all agencies affiliated with a child and family to collect documents and use SWAN guidelines to create comprehensive documents to be filed with the county and courts. Creatively working with children and families to ensure the child reaches their permanency goal. Delta is dedicated to strengthening and preserving loving relationships in the life of a child which are found in a strong, supportive family context. Our services are characterized by creative and flexible support for children and families.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EOE M/F/D/V
Join us at Delta Family Services, Inc. (“Delta”), where every day brings the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others! Our mission is to serve the needs of children to grow, learn and mature in a safe and loving environment. Delta is dedicated to strengthening and preserving loving relationships in the life of a child which is found in a strong supportive family context. Are you passionate about fostering independence, promoting inclusion, and creating meaningful connections? If so, come be a part of our dynamic team where innovation, compassion, and dedication drive our every endeavor. Embark on a rewarding career journey with Delta Family Services, Inc., and help us shape a brighter future for all!
Position Summary
Works with families and children who are receiving SWAN permanency services. Responsible for reaching out to all agencies affiliated with a child and family to collect documents and use SWAN guidelines to create comprehensive documents to be filed with the county and courts. Creatively working with children and families to ensure the child reaches their permanency goal. Delta is dedicated to strengthening and preserving loving relationships in the life of a child which are found in a strong, supportive family context. Our services are characterized by creative and flexible support for children and families.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Maintain active involvement in the individual child’s permanency goal process, working with the child’s caseworker/social workers; biological, foster, and kinship families; attorney; the Family Court system; mental health clinician(s); as well as other team members deemed necessary.
- Convey and interpret feedback from foster care families to the supervisor.
- Be involved in setting expectations and holding all foster care and adoptive families to those expectations.
- Provide professional consultation to foster care families to discuss methods or services needed to address the child’s needs and to be a supportive base. The permanency worker shall meet in the home of the family according to The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network and The Department of Human Services Performance Standards.
- Provide written, appropriate material to consultative staff to document all work completed.
- Develop and review all the paperwork associated with the SWAN Unit of Service being performed including, but not limited to Child Preparation Plans, Meeting Activity Summary Reports, Individual Adoption/Permanency Service Plans, Child Profiles, Family Profiles, Finalization Paperwork, and Monthly Finalization Visit Notes.
- Follow-up on all referrals from Children and Youth agencies on at least a monthly basis.
- Make use of appropriate community-based agency support and keep accurate records of all referral contacts.
- Keep accurate records of all social service contacts and work with a case in the SWAN portal.
- Ensure that complete records are maintained for each child, including important documents such as Social Security cards, Medical Assistance Card, birth certificates and/or copies, baptismal certificates, medical/surgical consent forms, etc., initial intake form, social history, intake summary, psychological material, application, family service plan, individualized contract, ISP and quarterly evaluation forms, medical treatment plans, ongoing medical examination forms, immunization charts, correspondence, discharge summary, and any additional information pertinent to a child.
- Responsible for all correspondence with other agencies regarding the children in placement and their families.
- Team with direct casework services to children and their families in placement.
- Explore permanency possibilities for children where these alternatives are considered advisable.
- Participate in staff training.
- Responsible for notifying parents and authorities, including the Department of Children and Youth, in the event of a runaway or hospitalization.
- Notify Childline of suspected abuse.
- Effectively participate in the supervision process.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times.
- Promote continuous quality improvement projects and ongoing performance measures.
- Promote and address Delta’s Risk Management Program for the health and safety of individuals and employees.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Knowledge of child welfare systems, SWAN services, and community resources
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and implications for caregivers
- Demonstrate strong assessment and documentation skills
- Basic knowledge of the impact of substance abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, community violence, homelessness, poverty, etc. on child development and implications for caregivers
- Demonstrate effective crisis management skills
- Ability to form collaborative working relationships with diverse populations, including working with individuals of diverse cultures, ethnicities, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, education background, etc.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; perform arithmetical calculations
- Ability to use excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to use telephone, voice mail, copier, facsimile machine, calculator and other office equipment
- Fully proficient in Microsoft Office, software used in social services applications, and the ability to learn new and emerging technologies
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and delegate duties to others
- Ability to work effectively with people, facilitating their growth and development
- Ability to use acquired knowledge of supervisory and administrative principles and methods
- Bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or Criminal Justice required. Prefer some experience with knowledge of SWAN Services, Foster Care System, CUA, PA DHS, and DHS regulations.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or Criminal Justice preferred.
- Experience working with families and children in community-based and home-based settings
- Current PA Child Abuse, FBI, and Criminal Clearances as well as child abuse clearances from any state lived in the past 5 years.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
- Variety of available work schedules to accommodate different lifestyles and preferences.
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer, offering assistance with student loan forgiveness programs.
- 401k Match program, with a generous match of 3%.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Commuter benefits to help with transportation costs.
- Hospital insurance coverage for unexpected medical expenses.
- Critical Illness Insurance to provide financial support during serious illnesses.
- Identity Theft protection for peace of mind.
- Legal Assistance for personal and professional matters.
- Company Paid Life Insurance coverage for employees and supplemental Life Insurance for additional coverage.
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for Pennsylvania employees, providing financial protection in the event of a short-term disability.
- Long-term Disability (LTD) Insurance coverage to support employees in case of long-term disabilities.
- Company Paid Holidays to celebrate important occasions.
- Up to 2 weeks of vacation time in Year One, providing time for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Up to 2 Floating Holidays for additional flexibility in scheduling time off.
- Up to 15 days of Sick Time to ensure employees can take care of their health without worrying about lost income.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provides eligible employees with confidential counseling, support services, and resources to enhance well-being and maintain work-life balance.
- Professional development and internal advancement opportunities.
- Please note that participation in the listed benefits is contingent upon eligibility criteria.
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