What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - Permanency Department position at The Children s Choice?
Join our family at Children's Choice Inc. and make an impact in your community.We are looking for a dynamic and hardworking individual to fill the essential position of a Program Coordinator for our team. At Children’s Choice, we believe that social services is a ministry and a calling. Social Services can be a challenging field, however we stand behind our principles to help our employees succeed as well as the children and families they come along side. We are currently hiring for our Chester,Pennsylvania location. If you are willing to make the commitment to help others thrive and work diligently at growing in the Social Services field, we believe you can make a lasting difference here at Children's Choice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters of Social Work or a Masters degree in a directly related degree.
- Prior experience in Foster Care and child services.
- At least 2 consecutive years of supervisory experience.
-Ability to obtain appropriate child abuse and criminal clearances.
-Valid driver’s license and own a properly registered and insured vehicle.
-Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills.
-Computer literate.
-Able to take financial responsibility to obtain clearances needed before orientation.
-Willing to make a minimum of a 2 year commitment to growing with our team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Children’s Choice is seeking a Program Coordinator who can facilitate adoption work and permanent legal custody with foster parents and their foster children. This position would also include supervision a staff of about 10 Caseworkers, manage the office and over-see resource parent re-evaluations. This position also oversees and manages child files.
BENEFITS:
- 14 paid holidays per year
- 15 leave days per year
- Group Health Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401-K
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE is:
-An individual can who provide effective case management.
-Someone who can deliver individualized counseling and support for a diverse group of children and families.
-A tireless advocate who is comfortable multi-tasking.
-Someone who likes people, loves to listen and wants to help.
-Someone who can serve as a role model to our children and families.
-Someone who can demonstrate respect for each individual as well as caseloads of highly confidential information.
-A person who is a clear and confident communicator, someone capable of great things.
-A person who would like to start a career and grow roots in an expanding nonprofit.
If you are interested in making a difference and joining our team,
we'd love to hear from you.
To APPLY and learn more about us please visit us at https://www.childrenschoice.org/
Job Type: Full-time
