JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Permanency Specialist - Adoption Program: Children and Family Services Reports To: Licensed Supervisor Classification: Non-Exempt MISSION STATEMENT Saint Francis, providing healing and hope to children and families. BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Permanency Specialist for Adoption provides comprehensive case management/permanency services to families and children who are legally free for adoption. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education and Licensure/Certifications  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Service field from an accredited college or university  License to practice in the State of Kansas preferred. Minimum Job Requirements  Must be 21 years of age.  Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry Check  FBI fingerprint check  Lifting Requirements of 50 lbs.  Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation Client Population Served  Demonstrates competence and continues training in age-specific competencies for infant through adult clients Minimum Work Experience  Prefer two years’ experience working with children and families Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities  Mandated reporter  Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice.  Ability to work flexible schedule including on-call.  Understanding of family centered practice, genograms, ecomaps, and social histories.  Understanding of the dynamics of adoption  Understanding of the child welfare and state system  Ability to engage families in working relationships  Understanding of child and adolescent development  Ability to work with diverse populations.  Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to travel throughout the State.  Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgment in performance of duties in conformance with applicable policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulations.  Works with others effectively/teamwork  Handles multiple priorities.  Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.  Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure.  Manages stress appropriately.  Works alone effectively.  Works near others and/or in a distracting environment  Understands and practices Universal Precautions Essential Functions  Assists and/or completes the assessments of children for adoptive placement.  Assists and/or completes the updating of social histories for children with a goal of adoption.  Assists and/or completes relative, kin and resource family searches to identify resources for adoptive placement.  Assists adoptive family with adoption Placement Agreement and adoption subsidy, finalization and post finalization paperwork and processes.  Prepares children and resource families regarding moves, grief, separation, and loss issues related to adoption.  Completes necessary documentation and works to identify/select an adoptive family.  Participates in team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families’ progress, and relationships with other agencies/communities.  Develops and implements case plans for children’s permanency goals with children for adoption timeline.  Completes on-going assessments of children.  Determines and recommends which services are needed for the child and family, including mental health, drug and alcohol services, respite care and supervised or unsupervised visitations/interactions.  Completes and maintains written documentation in child/family’s case record accurately and within established time frames.  Assists families to establish a support network of family, kinship, and community.  Provides intervention for children and families in crisis situations.  Ability to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attire.  Completes reports for court and participates in court proceedings, including testifying, and makes sure court orders are followed.  Works collaboratively and provides guidance to family support workers assigned.  Supervises and transports children and families as needed.  Assists adoptive families through the adoption process.  Supports kinship and foster families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.  Assists in completing all documentation and paperwork relative to adoption subsidy and finalization.  Will participate in weekly group or individual supervision.  Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.  Reports unusual incidents through appropriate risk management, clinical and safety channels.  Ensures clients’ rights are protected.  Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.  Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, employee policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Non-Essential Functions  Prefer a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year.  Other duties as assigned Job Specific Core Competencies (As observed by supervisor/evaluator)  Job knowledge (as defined in the essential job functions)  Judgment  Quality of work (accuracy)  Quantity of work (productivity) Organizational Core Competencies (As observed by supervisor/evaluator)  Initiative  Versatility  Attendance/Punctuality  Effectiveness in working relationship with others/teamwork.  Housekeeping and safety  Appearance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.23 - $26.01 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Patient demographics: Children Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Salary: $19.23 - $26.01 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
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