What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Program Technical Assistant (PTA) position at Voce?
Add Your Voice - Work For Us
We use our voice, and empower you to use yours, to create positive, lasting change in people’s lives. We use our voice because we believe every person should belong and be empowered to thrive.
Who We Are
Our agency began in 1999 by pioneering a model that is nationally recognized. We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing permanent home - with a caring and supportive family that makes it possible to grow and thrive.
A pioneer in new approaches to achieving permanency for children in foster care, we employ specialized knowledge and a continuum of services to help agencies expedite adoptions and keep families together.
To learn more, please visit https://vocetogether.org/expertise/adoption-permanency.html
Additionally, with our partner Diakon, we co-administer the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) program for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
To learn more about LSI, SWAN or Diakon, please visit www.diakon-swan.org
SWAN Regional Program Technical Assistant
The PTA provides technical assistance to regionally assigned SWAN affiliate agencies under the direction of the Technical Assistant Division Manager (TADM) in consultation with the Practice Standards Division Manager (PSDM). The primary responsibilities are to ensure consistent implementation of SWAN best practice standards as well as developing and promoting SWAN practice materials and curricula, especially related to the SWAN Units of Service.
What You Will Contribute
- Administers technical assistance related to practice standards and the SWAN Units of Service in collaboration with the regional Technical Assistance team.
- Participates in the development and facilitation of training curriculum highlighting the philosophy and delivery of SWAN services.
- Conducts Unit of Service reviews for assigned affiliate agencies to influence best practices and ensure quality assurance.
- Provides practice standards expertise by attending internal and external meetings with regional and statewide Technical Assistance teams.
- Participates in the development and implementation of regional and agency-specific strategic plans that support best practice and continuous quality improvement.
- Conducts a minimum of two visits per agency, including satellite offices, within an 18-month cycle.
- Other duties as assigned.
What It Takes To Succeed
- Master’s degree in social work or equivalent in a related field with a minimum of three years of experience in child welfare or a Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent in a related field with a minimum of five years of experience is required.
- Knowledge, competency and understanding of the SWAN Program and Units of Service.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the state of PA.
Why Voce - We Invest In You
We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- Health insurance with medical spending accounts (employer contribution to the HSA if electing HDHP)
- Dental, vision, long term disability and accident insurance
- Three employer-paid benefits: short term disability insurance, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Employer contribution equivalent to 6% of your salary to your 401(k)
- 10 paid holidays (including one floating holiday)
- 18 days of PTO in first year of employment
- Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Please submit your cover letter and resume to be considered.
EOE
Benefits
401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision
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