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Permanency Adoption Specialist

Date Posted: Aug 05, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

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    Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Nov 03, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Permanency Adoption Specialist The Permanency Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring children and families achieve stable, permanent living situations, with a focus on long-term well-being and safety. This position works collaboratively with social workers, families, and community partners to develop and implement permanency plans for children in foster care, adoption, or other family reunification scenarios. The specialist will also assess and support the progress of families in achieving reunification or other permanent placements, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred within the human service field and/or two years' experience working with children and/or familiesValid Driver's LicenseState Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances are required for this position and will be paid for by the agency Pay & Perks: Starting Pay Rate: $19.25Medical, Dental, Vision with premiums for employees fully paidHRA that covers $4500 of your $5000 deductiblePaid parental leaveFSA401K401K match of 4%PTO, up to 17 days per year14 paid holidaysBirthday Time offVolunteer time offTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Plan Responsibilities:Functions as a resource person to Case Managers and agency resource families about adoption and permanency issuesWorks with foster care and adoptive families regarding adoption and permanency issuesAssists in the planning, coordinating, and participation in events aimed at promoting and/or celebrating adoption and permanencyProvide SWAN services to families and childrenPerforms additional duties as assigned Physical Requirements:Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety and maintain the standard of care appropriate for this position. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Families United Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob Type: Full TimeExpected Hours: 40 Per WeekPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In Person Compensation details: 19.25-19.25 Hourly WagePIf82d36175eef-0156

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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