The Permanency Specialist II delivers permanency services using the Hillside Family Finding Model. This includes collaborating with strategic partners, local districts of social services, community stakeholders, clinicians, care coordinators, etc. to develop an emotional, relational, and legal permanency plan for youth. Permanency Specialist II engages family members and other appropriate caregiving adults to build a lifetime network of support for each youth and family. The Family Finding Permanency Specialist II may be requested to participate in or lead projects, workgroups, and/trainings, and mentor Family Finding Permanency Specialist I staff.
Responsibilities:
- Increase connections for youth and families enrolled in Family Finding services by creating a network of support for youth and families to assist in sustaining permanency.
- Educate youth, families, and providers about the positive impact of Family Finding permanency services.
- Prepare youth, families, and providers for the Family Finding process, which includes gaining permission and buy-in.
- Participate and provide expertise in Service Plan Reviews, Treatment Conferences, and Benchmark team meetings as it relates to permanency.
- Utilize experience, education, knowledge of developmental stages and cultural humility to assist children, youth, and families in achieving and sustaining permanency outcomes.
- Act as the primary contact for the youth and family’s permanency team.
- Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation according to agency policies and protocols.
- Adhere to the highest ethical and professional conduct standards at all times.
- This job description is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in a Human Services related field required.
- 3+ years’ experience in a human services or a related field required
- Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage
that meets agency standards.
CPR certification required to obtain within 60 days of hire
$18.36 Minimum Rate per hour, $27.54 Maximum Rate per hour, based on experience.
Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!
EOE/AA Disability/Veteran