Post- Permanency Specialist

Job description

Description PURPOSE: - This position will provide referrals and supportive services to adoptive families residing in Circuit 12 and to caregivers who have become permanent guardians of children through the Safe Children Coalition. Utilizing a wrap-around approach, this position will track and monitor the family’s progress, aid in the coordination of behavioral health and community services, and act as a family support to help stabilize youth in the least restrictive levels of care. May involve being on call (telephone) some evenings and weekends (rotating schedule). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide comprehensive support to families utilizing the wrap around model as a guide - Provide referrals and connections to community providers for families as requested/ needed - Help families to identify their strengths and natural supports in an effort to reduce recidivism - Monitor behavioral health needs for children and families and coordinate services/ community outreach as needed - Assist families with crisis and safety planning as needed - Work closely with the family’s identified team of supports in an effort to stabilize the family - Facilitate family team meetings at least every 90 da...