Spence-Chapin
22 February
2010
Exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
children. Spence-Chapin (www.spence-chapin.org) is
currently hiring for 2 positions in our International
Adoption Department.
Assistant Director:
Candidate will serve in a
leadership capacity as part of a dedicated team of child
welfare professionals at a respected, non-for-profit
adoption agency in Manhattan with more than 100 years of
experience in the adoption community. They will supervise
the NYC based coordinators of our intercountry adoption
programs in Eastern Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa,
and play a significant role in the growth and maintenance of
our overseas programs. In addition, they participate in
outreach for prospective adoptive parents.
MSW with LCSW or LCSW-eligible
in NY with at least 5 years of post graduate experience as
well as supervisory, adoption or other child welfare
experience required. International exposure and work with
orphans overseas a plus. Position requires excellent
organizational, clinical, written and oral communication
skills and ability to undertake some overseas travel.
Home Study Worker
Applicant will work closely
with adoptive parents preparing and assessing them for
international adoption, guiding them through the complex
bureaucratic process, providing education, and post adoption
support and supervision.
Licensed or license
eligible MSW with at least 3 years of post graduate
experience required. Adoption or other child welfare
experience preferred. Fluency in Spanish a plus.
Please mail resume and
salary requirement to Spence-Chapin, Human Resources
Department, 410 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128, or
fax to (212) 360-0269, or e-mail to
wmcfarlane@spence-chapin.org
Children's
Home Society and Family Services
February 1, 2010
Social Worker
This position would office out of Silver Spring,
Maryland. This position will be responsible for overseeing the
adoption process with families including (but not limited to)
conducting home studies, acting as a liaison with Country
Specialists, and providing post-placement supervision. Duties
include development and facilitation of educational and support
groups. Attend conferences and act as representative of the
Agency as an active member of MCFA, JCICS. Provide Home Study
visits and provide other post-adoption support to families.
Maintain essential documentation and record maintenance.
Caseload would be spread over Maryland, Virginia and Washington
D.C. This position is Full-Time.
More information about this
job and application instructions can be found
here.
Welcome House of Pearl S. Buck
International
Updated
10/21/09
Contract Adoption Coordinator - Perkasie, PA
Pearl S. Buck International
is seeking a Master's level Social Worker to work with their
Welcome House Adoption Program in an Independent Contractor
Position, involving service delivery to families in PA, NJ, DE,
and VA. For more information, please review the
position
description.
Program Manager (Full
time, temporary)
For a description of this
position, please click
here.
Christian World Adoption
Christian World Adoption is seeking
Full-Time MSW licensed in NC (or that can become licensed) with
experience in the field of international adoption and family
counseling to work with and counsel prospective adoptive parents
and staff. Must possess excellent communication skills,
both verbal & written, and be able to work with a wide variety
of people in a team setting. Responsible for facilitating
the case review committee and problem resolution with case
managers, home study providers and clients. Work with
post-adoption to identify adjustment issues and work with
dissolutions and re-adoptions. Fax resume to Christian
World Adoption 828-233-2440.
Glenkirk
Child Welfare Worker for Adoption Program
Glenkirk, a not-for-profit
agency is seeking a full-time experienced Child Welfare Worker
to work with over 125 families in the Adoption Program.
BASIC FUNCTION: Performs home studies/licensing studies
for private adoption as well as provide adoption education.
SCOPE: Performs administrative duties, prepares home
studies/post placement reports, provides referrals to families
and keeps required records in accordance with the appropriate
Department of Children and Family Services, Hague Convention
Accreditation Standards and CIS guidelines.
Job Duties include:
-Performs home studies/licensing studies for private adoptions;
responsible for making telephone contact, home
visits,investigation reports, written reports, coordination with
referring agency, DCFS and Hague documentation, and follow up
post-placements as needed.
-Maintains foster files to ensure compliance with DCFS
standards.
-Conducts educational sessions prospective adoptive parents as
required by DCFS and COA.
-Assists Coordinator with administrative duties.
-Provides referrals to appropriate agencies for counseling.
-Complies with licensing regulations of DCFS, Hague and CIS.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and consistent work attendance.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor`s degree in Human service field required;
Master`s degree preferred. Must meet all credentials required by
DCFS and Hague Convention Accreditation Standards to perform
home studies, including passing scores on 402 and Child Care Act
examinations, within 60 days of hire.
Experience: Proven ability to direct and maintain a program.
Proven ability to write clearly. Proven ability to develop
positive relationships with families.
Knowledge: Knoledge of interviewing skills, computer word
processing skills and time management skills.
Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in
written form. Ability to commute to various locations within the
Chicago Metropolitan area. Ability to read written materials.
Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with consumers.
Ability to be certified in and implement all modules of
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
*Please fax your resume and salary requirements to 847-272-7350
attention Shayna Green.
Address correspondence to:
Shayna Green
Glenkirk
3504 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook IL 60062
Phone
847-272-5111
Fax 847-272-7350
Email
sgreen@glenkirk.org
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