Permanency Coordinator Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Permanency Coordinator Harmony Family Center, Inc.

Nashville-Davidson, TN Job Title:

Permanency Coordinator Classification:

Full-Time Job Summary:

The Permanency Coordinator is responsible for the completing specific administrative functions as outlined by DCS in order to facilitate legal permanency for identified children.

Accountabilities:

• Reports to the

Permanency Support Permanency Specialist Director Essential Functions:

• Review the prospective adoptive family’s record to establish rate negotiations.
• Submit rate request and documentation to Central Office for approval. (All providers responsible for the child’s treatment and care will need to complete a rate justification form for consideration in the rate negotiation).
• Complete pre-placement/presentation summary.
• Make initial contact with adoptive family within 7 days of assignment for finalization cases
• Request a copy of the non-recurring expenses.
• Request the attorney to file the petition to adopt and provide the adoption date.
• Request clearance from the Putative Father Registry within 10 days of the petition being filed.
• Prepare the confidential court report and Consent to Adoption.
• Submit the Adoption Court Packet to the Court finalizing the adoption within 7 days of the adoption finalization date. The court packet includes the following items: o Confidential Court Report o Guardianship Order and Surrenders o Putative Father Responses o Home Study Information o Request for New Birth Certificate
• Other duties as required.
• Participates in Harmony staff meetings and trainings to include, but not limited to completion of mandatory trainings to support compliance with COA standards and professional best practices.
• Communicate with supervisor in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit updates as outlined.
• Assist with weekly report calls as needed.
• Assist staff if needed.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, humanities or related field
• A minimum of five years of experience in the field of child welfare services.
• Extensive knowledge of the DCS system.
• Extensive knowledge of the administrative process of DCS adoption finalization.
• Ability to speak comfortably with individuals over the telephone.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently.
• Ability to work efficiently independently and on a team.
• Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel and web based databases is required.
• Part time position requires flexibility in scheduling.
• There is no guarantee of a minimum number of weekly hours and hours may vary week to week. Maximum number of hours per week is capped at 29 in a 7-day period.
• Ability to lift minimum of ten (10) pounds required.
• Position is based from employee’s home.
• Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and a valid driver’s license.
• Extensive automobile travel to all areas of Tennessee to meet with clients or attend adoption finalizations.
• Must clear all Harmony required pre-employment background checks.

No person shall be employed who has been convicted of any offense against another person.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Prescription drug insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

Remote