Giving Children the Support They Deserve

At Lifespan Family Services, we support the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and our mission is to see that every child has the full support of our foster parenting agency services in fully expressing their faith.

LifeSpan Family Services was chosen by the readers or viewers of FIVE different media sources: The Best of Tri-County, Clearfield, Elk, and Jefferson Counties. Priority Communications/Sunny 106, The DuBois Tri-County Sunday/Courier Express, the Progress of Clearfield PA, the Leader-Vindicator in New Bethlehem, Clarion County, as well as the Jeffersonian Democrat of Brookville, Jefferson County.
 
LifeSpan is part of the Chamber of Commerce in Elk, Jefferson, McKean, Clearfield, Clarion, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties.

Gently used or new clothing items and shoes are appreciated. Here at Lifespan Family Services, we maintain a clothing room where we sort items by size and gender that foster children may select and keep.
 
At Lifespan Family Services, there is always an ongoing need for numerous essential items – undergarments, jackets, bed accessories, and more. Following are numerous items we often need for foster children and families:

• Shoes
• Socks
• New Undergarments (Not Used)
• Jackets (Both light for fall and spring plus heavy for winter)
• Boots
• Rain Gear
• Clean Bedding
• Twin Beds and Sheets
• Blankets and Comforters
• Mattresses (Prefer New)

We require volunteers to aid in hanging up flyers and spreading the message that we are actively seeking foster families.

At Lifespan Family Services, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all individuals, including those we serve, our employees, and our community partners. We believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic.
 
We uphold the principles of civil rights compliance and adhere to all applicable laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment free from all forms of discrimination and bias, and we take appropriate action when any such behavior is observed or reported.
 
Our agency values the contributions of all individuals and recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in our programs and services. We are committed to ongoing education and training to ensure that our staff and partners are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the diverse needs of our community.
 
We welcome feedback from our foster families, clients, staff, and community partners on how we can continue to improve our efforts towards diversity, inclusion, and civil rights compliance. Below are copies of our Civil Rights polices.

At Lifespan Family Services of PA, we recognize the valuable role that caseworkers play in the lives of foster children and families. Although we may not currently have openings for caseworker positions, we are always eager to connect with individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
 
Caseworkers at our agency have a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children in foster care. They work closely with foster families, birth families, and various community resources to ensure the safety, well-being, and overall development of the children in our care.
 
While we may not have immediate openings, we encourage interested individuals to send us their resumes for future consideration. By doing so, you become part of our talent pool, and we can reach out to you when a position becomes available. We are committed to attracting dedicated professionals who are compassionate, empathetic, and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A full job description can be found at the bottom of this page. If you feel you have the necessary qualifications and experience to be a caseworker, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in working with us to info@lifespanfamilyservices.com.
 
At LifeSpan Family Services of PA, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional development to our team members. Thank you for considering LifeSpan Family Services of PA as a potential employer.
 
LifeSpan Family Services Caseworker Job Description:
Placement of children (0-21 years of age), case planning, referral to services as needed Case documentation, arranging and monitoring visitation, providing community information/education Home visits to assess safety and needs of children and families Participate in court proceedings Implement coordinated interventions by linking with other agencies (e.g., mental health, school, and/or medical) and general welfare services Maintaining records of children and families, meeting state and agency regulations Works within the multidisciplinary team and takes part in associated meetings Develops an agency ISP (Individualized Service Plan) Provide a full range of emergency/temporary foster care services to foster parents and children (which includes training, crisis intervention services, placement and monitoring, and transporting) Occasional on-call hours as directed Interface with all providers for the purpose of planning meetings; developing ISP’s and other required documentation Prepare monthly progress reports and other reports required by the various counties and this agency Adhere to all program and agency policies and procedures governing the objectives of the agency and foster care program; performs other duties as mutually agreed upon.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in education, medicine, or a human services field; or A bachelor’s degree in another field; or an associate's degree with equivalent experience, namely a minimum of two years working full time with children TSS, or early childhood work experience is highly prized. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with persons from various ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Must be able to use a computer to type reports and other required documentation
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a registered and insured vehicle in Pennsylvania Certificate of Insurance for the vehicle must be provided and updated as renewed to the agency Valid Pennsylvania Driver License Travel throughout our service area to county offices, courthouses, service providers, families, and medical, dental, vision, and mental health appointments Current Act 33 and State Police Clearances Maintain cell phone coverage On-call rotation Available to work a flexible schedule, including some limited evenings and weekends
 
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:
One week of paid vacation in the first year, 5 sick days, 10 paid holidays, medical benefits, 401k, AFLAC options, mileage reimbursement, Credit Union privileges, paid training/conferences, paid travel expenses, and mileage (benefits after 90-day probation). LifeSpan Family Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, familial status, age (40 or over), or use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical disability of any individual or independent contractor or because of the disability of an individual with whom the person is known to have an association or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.