Adoption Social Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Assess families’ capability and readiness to parent an adopted child through meetings, review of information, adoption education, and psycho-social evaluations.

• Generate adoption home studies and post-placement reports in accordance with agency, state, national, and USCIS standards.

• Offer support and case management to assigned families, which includes quarterly contacts, referrals, effective communication, and maintaining database documentation.

• Prepare families for travel and assist with post-placement adjustment through training and resource identification.

• Execute necessary home visits to evaluate placement stability and suitability.

• Provide counseling services or coordinate counseling for children and families.

• Assist in transition planning during adoption disruption or dissolution cases.

• Engage in Holt activities, adoption meetings, coalitions, organizations, and outreach initiatives.

• Stay updated on professional knowledge through seminars, coursework, regulatory changes, and research on adoption issues.

• Collaborate with Branch and Eugene offices, offering colleague support as required.

• Recruit families, assess family dynamics, manage crises, complete timely reports, document interactions, and communicate with stakeholders.

• Report to and undergo evaluation by the Social Services Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in social work or a related field is highly preferred.

• At least five years of experience in a social service environment.

• State license (where applicable).

• Demonstrated clinical and assessment capabilities along with experience in adoption services and processes.

• Proficiency in conducting psycho-social assessments.

• Understanding of family and group dynamics as well as adoption practices.

• Exceptional writing and computer skills.

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.

• Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of training every two years on current and emerging adoption practice issues.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and capability to work independently.

• Skill in analyzing and interpreting complex information from various sources.

• Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships while collaborating effectively with agency staff and community contacts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.