Adoption Caseworker

POSITION SUMMARY:
The adoption caseworker provides direct service to clients and families in the Permanency Department. Worker is required to visit client's homes on a regular basis. Strong organizational, writing, and verbal skills are necessary. Day and evening hours required.

JOB DUTIES:

• Completes child and family profiles, child preparation services, child specific recruitment, child placement, and adoption finalizations.
• Screens potential applicants for adoption. Provides supervision of adoption placements.
• Prepares legal documents for adoption hearings and testifies at adoption finalizations.
• Performs on-call duties for crisis situations after hours on a rotating basis to provide support to children and families.
• Maintains case records in a timely manner as required in agency policy.
• Participates in staff development activities, including individual and peer supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences required.
• Experience working in social services and/or the child welfare system preferred.
• Travel throughout Erie County and surrounding counties required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

WORKING AT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Join our team for a friendly work environment, flexible hours, and the ability to work partially remote. Family Services of NW PA offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard mileage rate. Family Services of NW PA is a nonprofit organization and qualifies workers for student loan forgiveness programs.

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Family Services of NW PA (FSNWPA) is a non-profit social service agency with a mission to Strengthen Families and Transform Lives. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care and high quality, innovative programs and services to children and families across Northwest Pennsylvania. Services are available in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango Counties in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.FSNWPA.org. 

Family Services of NW PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-866-4530.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance