Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerabl... more details
Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.
As the SWAN Permanency Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for administering the process steps for child profiling, child preparation, child specific recruitment, family profiling, and finalization. This individual will be responsible for providing placement and post placement services for adoptive families in accordance with state licensure, COA, and Bethany standards. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop home studies and family profiles for initially approved families in accordance with agency expectations and procedures;
Complete all reports and documents in accordance with agency, program, and licensing expectations to ensure timely and accurate submission;
Provide placement and post placement services for adoptive families in accordance with state licensure, COA, and Bethany standards;
Administer the process steps for child profile, child preparation, child specific recruitment, family profile, and finalization;
Prepare children for permanency through the completion of life books, therapeutic sessions, and other necessary interventions;
Conduct thorough file reviews to support documentation and work effectively with clients;
Recruit and screen families for specific children through consultation with the youth, utilization of appropriate media and technology, attendance at matching events, and networking with other child welfare professionals;
Provide support to families and children post-placement through monthly visits, and thorough and efficient processing of applicable legal paperwork;
Conduct periodic information meetings and trainings for prospective adoptive parents;
Attend SWAN and adoption-related meetings and conferences, as requested;
Coordinate care with the respective local area or county, and other professionals involved in the case to provide efficient and high-quality service;
Perform essential job duties on some evenings and weekends, as needed;
Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
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