Adoption Social Worker

About the Job:

Full-Time Adoption Social Work on-site Position in Cherry Hill, PA

Job Summary:
Seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Adoption Social Worker for our small Cherry Hill, NJ office of a non-profit adoption agency. Social workers provide services throughout the region and counsel expecting parents and prospective adoptive parents. Responsibilities include maintaining a caseload of clients, home study evaluations, post-placement visits, options counseling, and community outreach. Possible evenings/weekends as needed for on-call. This is an on-site position with the possibility of hybrid/remote 1 day a week after 3 months.



Schedule: Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fridays 9 am-4 pm, occasional nights & weekends (on-call rotation)

Salary based on degree and length of employment. Employees are paid for the week between Christmas and New Year's while offices are closed. Only candidates who send a resume, a cover letter & salary requirements will be considered.

Degree & Experience:

• One year of experience in the field of adoption and a BSW or related field with a minimum of one year of experience in the human services field.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and at night, as required for on-call needs.
• Valid driver's license and availability of an automobile.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Experience with databases, electronic files, and entering case notes.
• Police, Child Abuse & FBI clearances required.

Responsibilities include:
Working with and counseling pregnant and expecting parents, prospective adoptive parents, along with conducting home studies, post-placement visits, and outreach.

Social Work Duties for Expectant Parents and Parents Considering Adoption for Non-Newborn Children:

• Provide counseling and support for expecting mothers & fathers considering adoption.
• Give pregnant people their options, including adoption.
• Share the responsibility of being available on weekends or evenings for an emergency adoption placement.
• Accompany clients to appointments and counsel with their family, if required.
• Assist expecting parents in making an adoption plan and selecting a family.
• Work with a social worker whose family has been selected.
• Arrange meetings between the two parties.
• Obtain all medical records and background information on the pregnant person and their partner.
• Help both parties formulate an open adoption plan.
• Complete legal paperwork with an attorney.
• Accompany clients to Court if applicable.

Duties for Adoptive Parents:

• Educating and evaluating prospective adoptive parents.
• Conduct and write home study reports.
• Conduct group educational classes for prospective adoptive parents.
• Cooperatively conduct pre-placement meetings between birth and adoptive parents.
• Coordinate placement and discharge of the baby from the hospital.
• Prepare legal documents for placement.
• Follow up with supervisory visits with the family after placement and prepare a report of the visits.
• Assist with agreement with birth parents post-adoption finalization.
• Attend the court hearing to finalize the adoption.
• Handle any requests for private adoption assistance from families seeking identified/intermediary adoptions.

Additional Duties:

• Attend all required meetings.
• Represent the agency at conferences and any public event.
• Running groups such as agency courses and support groups.
• Review and approve reports of adoption social work independent contractors.
• Complete monthly outreach and build connections in the community.

Personnel policies, procedures, and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities, and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees. EOE

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance