What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanency Coordinator position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Permanency Coordinator to join our team in our Allentown, PA location.
Earn $17/hour!
The Permanency Coordinator works through the Statewide
Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) to deliver SWAN units of service to
including Child Profile, Child Preparation, Child Specific Recruitment, Family Profile,
Placement, Finalization and Post Permanency Services (Assessment, Advocacy/Case
Management, Respite, Support Group) in an effort to support permanency for children.
The Permanency Coordinator will complete all assigned units of service according to
established benchmarks and timeframes in order to promote timely permanency.
Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and computer skills required. Travel
and some evening hours necessary. Valid driver’s license and use of personal
automobile required.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience working in the child welfare or closely related field.
Salary : $17