The Permanency Specialist will provide a full range of adoption/permanency services at designated FCCP sites. The position requires work with both children and adults working toward permanency. QUALIFICATIONS: + Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a human services field. + Adoption experience preferred. + Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred. + Valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certifications required. + Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills. + Must be 21 years of age. JOB DUTIES: + Market adoption/permanency services to county agencies and the public. Promote the visibility of KidsPeace via local speaking engagements, etc. + Knowledge of State Adoption Regulations, adoption/permanency bulletins, and any other pertinent adoption requirements. + Prepare and complete all reports, statistical information, and other file requirements as per agency policy and state mandated regulations. Assure compliance with all bulletins and use adoption best practice guidelines. + Handle calls from interested persons and follow-up as expediently as possible. Develop and implement recruitment strategies to build pool of adoptive families/resource families. + Participate in the assessment, orientation, and training of families. + Complete all units of adoption/permanency services as assigned. + Attend regional, quarterly, and annual State meetings/conferences and attend adoption/permanency training as necessary. Participate in ongoing training as indicated by State regulations and/or KidsPeace policy. + Act as advocate and liaison with other professional service providers in the community, potential referral sources, and within the KidsPeace organization as necessary .