Permanency Coordinator - Allentown, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience working in the child welfare or closely related system.
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and computer skills required. Travel and some evening hours necessary. Valid driver's license and use of personal automobile required.

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 at our program in Allentown, PA.

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.

Work Location: Office environment and community setting/resource
home/residential facility/group home depending on youth location.

General Duties Responsibilities:
1. Knowledge of Department of Public Welfare regulations, SWAN Bulletins, and
other requirements.
2. Completion of all units of SWAN service as assigned.
3. Attendance at SWAN and Merakey meetings as determined by program
leadership.
4. Participation in ongoing training as indicated by State regulations and/or
Merakey policy.
5. Support FCP staff in case planning activities to promote permanency for
youth.
6. Market permanency services to county agencies and general public.
7. Promote the visibility of Merakey via local speaking engagements, etc.
8. Other duties as assigned.

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!