Child Welfare Family Engagement Specialist

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Child Welfare Family Engagement Specialist for a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families, supporting children and youth, and creating meaningful connections within communities. This is a full-time, primarily remote opportunity with some onsite presence required in Cleveland, Ohio for team collaboration, community engagement, and partner visits. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Child Welfare Family Engagement Specialist will play an important role in helping children and youth involved in the child welfare system build and maintain meaningful connections with relatives, caregivers, and supportive adults. This individual will work closely with families, child welfare professionals, and community partners to identify kinship connections, explore permanency options, and strengthen family support networks. The ideal candidate is compassionate, resourceful, and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families through relationship-building, advocacy, and collaborative problem-solving. PERKS: Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on the lives of children and families by helping create lasting connections and supportive relationships. Compensation: Earn $52,000–$61,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Primarily Remote: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely with some onsite presence in Cleveland, Ohio for meetings, collaboration, and community engagement. Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays. Collaborative Culture: Join a mission-driven team that values inclusion, innovation, professional collaboration, and family-centered services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, locate, and engage relatives, kinship caregivers, and other supportive adults to help children and youth build meaningful family connections and explore permanency options. Conduct family finding activities through interviews, case file reviews, database research, and other investigative tools to identify potential family connections and support networks. Partner with child welfare agencies, caseworkers, court teams, and community organizations to advocate for family-centered solutions and appropriate kinship placements. Provide coaching, technical assistance, and training to child welfare professionals and partner organizations on effective family search and engagement practices. Facilitate family meetings, participate in court hearings, and maintain accurate documentation of family connections, engagement activities, and identified support resources. Evaluate family engagement efforts, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to strengthen services and outcomes for children and families. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in child welfare, foster care, family services, social services, case management, or a related human services environment. Familiarity with family engagement, kinship care, permanency planning, foster care, or adoption services is highly desirable. Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage families and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent organizational and documentation skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn family finding databases and technology. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community visits, partner meetings, and occasional overnight travel, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend commitments. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This full-time position offers an annual salary of $52,000–$61,000 , depending on experience and qualifications. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays. This is a primarily remote position with some onsite presence required in Ohio for team meetings, partner collaboration, family engagement activities, and community visits. Candidates must be able to travel to designated locations throughout Ohio as needed, including occasional overnight travel. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify applicants, and individual circumstances will be considered. HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here! ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! 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