JOB PURPOSE:

The PPC will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Adoption State and County regulations for children, youth and  families for whom APM has received a Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) referral. The PPC will  provide case management pertaining to permanency services to the children/youth, permanency resource parent(s) and  foster parent(s) in accordance with service description and SWAN contract and program guidelines.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• PPC must participate in bi-weekly one-hour supervision 
• PPC maintains a maximum case load of 10 families/services 
• PPC must complete 40 hours of training in the first year and 20 annually thereafter 
• PPC must assess the physical condition of the resource home
• PPC must complete Post Permanency Services in accordance with SWAN guidelines and benchmarks. 
• PPC must complete all required Post Permanency assessment tools and documentation 
• PPC must complete time/cost log in the SWAN Portal in accordance with contract expectations. 
• PPC must monitor contractor progress on assigned services to ensure timeliness and escalate any concerns 
• to supervisor 
• PPC must maintain up-to-date files, according to state and county requirements, and provide status 
• updates on families/services 
• PPC must work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team to provide SWAN services 
• PPC must complete mandated reports, documentation and benchmarks in the time frames specified within 
• both the contract requirements 
• PPC must notify supervisor of issues pertaining to matters related to assigned cases 
• PPC must maintain documentation of supports, counseling and interventions provided to child/youth and 
• resource parent 
• PPC will maintain compliance with sharing information with external entities as needed for collaboration 
• and incorporation into service plans
• PPC must assist with training and social work services to program families 
• PPC must prepare for and attend regional meetings, statewide meetings and conferences, as well as service 
• specific meetings and practice forums, court, etc. as required
• PPC must always use the approach “See Something- Say Something- Do Something” 
• PPC must notify management, DHS and/or CUA if child or youth experiences circumstances or exhibits 
• behaviors that require CM response or any safety concerns/incidents, taking immediate action to maintain 
• the child or youth’s safety and well-being 
• PPC must effectively manage time to meet the agency and contract expectations 
• PPC must maintain the confidentiality of clients 
• PPC must follow guidelines of social work code of ethics 
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of APM/Pradera

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance or $100/month medical insurance waiver reimbursement
• 403b retirement plan: 4% APM contribution PLUS 3% APM matching contribution
• Vision
• Dental
• 20 PTO Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short-term Disability

APM is an equal opportunity employer.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one year of experience working in the adoption system or other program with direct social 
• service delivery (preferably in the Hispanic community). 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field 
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong time management skills
• Flexible with the ability to emphasize and be an authoritative figure 
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearances, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance, Federal Bureau 
• Investigation (FBI), Medical Examination 
• Preferably knowledge of Pa Chapter 3700 
• Computer savvy, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office 
• Field/ Community 
• Court, visitation, teamings and mandatory meetings