Permanency Caseworker (SWAN) at Every Child, Inc.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

42000.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Permanency Planning, Child Profiles, Child Preparation Services, Child-Specific Recruitment, Family Profiles, Placement, Finalization Support, In-Home Visits, Case Advocacy, Family Support, Relationship Building, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Computer Skills, Adaptability

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

PERMANENCY CASEWORKER (SWAN) Every Child, Inc. | Southwestern Pennsylvania | Full-Time & Part-Time Retention Bonus • Salary: $38,000–$42,000 (full-time) • Comprehensive benefits package ABOUT EVERY CHILD, INC. Every Child, Inc. (ECI) is a nonprofit organization in southwestern Pennsylvania dedicated to strengthening families and communities through foster care, adoption, family preservation, and family-based mental health services. We're a passionate team in a period of meaningful growth — and we're looking for people who want to be part of it. At ECI, caseworkers carry sustainable caseloads so you can do your best work for the families who need it most. THE ROLE As a Permanency Caseworker, you'll work closely with children, families, and referral sources to build and execute comprehensive permanency plans — connecting adoptive and kinship families with the individualized support they need for stable, lasting placements. You'll provide the full range of SWAN service units, including: * Child Profiles and Child Preparation Services * Child-Specific Recruitment * Family Profiles and Placement * Finalization support * In-home visits, case advocacy, and ongoing family support Services are delivered in home and community settings. Both full-time (40 hrs/week) and part-time positions are available. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field * 1–2 years of related experience and/or internship (preferred, not required) * Experience working with trauma-impacted individuals and families * Strong relationship-building and one-on-one communication skills * Excellent organizational and computer skills * Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or non-traditional hours as needed * Ability to adapt in a dynamic, community-based environment Don't check every box? Apply anyway. We believe you are more than a resume. If you're passionate about this work, we want to hear from you. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION ECI is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity where different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds are welcomed and valued. We seek candidates who share a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and who engage in ongoing self-reflection and growth. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS * Salary: $38,000–$42,000 annually (for full-time) * Retention bonus starting after 1 year * Health insurance with low employee contribution * Dental, vision, and life insurance (employer paid) * 401(k) plan with employer match * Childcare and student loan/tuition reimbursement * Wellness incentives * Mileage and expense reimbursement * PTO, sick time, and 11 paid holidays (including your birthday) * Free licensure supervision Every Child, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Admissions, services, and referrals are provided without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

The Permanency Caseworker collaborates with children, families, and referral sources to develop and implement comprehensive permanency plans, ensuring adoptive and kinship families receive necessary individualized support for stable placements. This role involves providing the full spectrum of SWAN service units, including profile creation, recruitment, placement support, finalization assistance, home visits, advocacy, and ongoing family support.