Merakey is currently seeking a Permanency Coordinator (PRN) to join our Children's Behavioral Health Services Division in our PA Allegheny and Greene County location.
Position Overview:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• The Permanency Support Specialist works through the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) to deliver SWAN units of service 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 Worker 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. Travel and some evening hours required.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

Apply at www.merakey.org/careers

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.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.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least one (1) year of experience working in the child welfare or closely related field.
• Valid Driver's license and use of personal automobile

Preferred:

• SWAN experience