Adoption Case Manager

Paycom - ATS; Fredericksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredericksburg Regional Center is seeking an Adoption Case Manager to provide intensive casework and group support for adoptive families and special needs youth. The role includes assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy within a culturally competent framework.

You will maintain records, work with partner agencies, and participate in after-hours emergencies as required. A Master’s in social work or a related field with appropriate experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field with 1 year direct service experience.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with 2 years direct service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments of families and children’s strengths, needs, and adoption issues.
• Deliver casework and counseling services to adoptive families and youth.
• Maintain case records per agency standards with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with public/private agencies to advocate for permanency and support.
• Provide on-call crisis intervention and after-hours coverage as needed.
• Document progress with detailed notes during supervision and progress reviews.
• Develop and monitor family service plans to meet goals and needs.

Skills

Casework skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

# Adoption Case ManagerFredericksburg Regional Center - Fredericksburg, VA 22401## OverviewSalary Range$42,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Adoption Case Manager# **SUMMARY**Provide casework management services and group work to adoptive families and special needs youth in the areas of assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy and support groups.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Complete comprehensive assessments of families and children’s strengths, needs, adoption issues, current risk to adoption, and family’s most salient needs.Provide services to adoptive families to support permanency and child/family well-being. Maintain case records according to agency standards as to content, accuracy, and confidentiality. Maintain caseloads based on established program protocol.Work collaboratively in partnership with public and private agencies to advocate toward permanency for adoptive placement.Provide on-call services to respond to after-hours emergencies as assigned by the program director. Ensure detailed notes are taken to document progress during supervision.Provide assessment for adoptive families and children to determine the ability of the program to meet their needs and the goals and objectives of the family service plan.Delivers and/or locates strengths-based, family-centered, and culturally competent adoption services. Oversee recruitment efforts for youth referred for this service.Provide direct crisis intervention services for adoptive families and their children. Develop and maintain positive relationships with agencies involved in the ATCP process. Maintain ongoing communication with the family and providers to ensure progress.Participate in regional committee meetings or meetings with professionals in the community as appropriate; conduct presentations at a local, state and national level as needed.Perform responsibilities in accordance with agency and licensing standards.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, in order to meet the needs of families. Provide therapeutic services that address core issues of adoption.Perform responsibilities in accordance with agency and licensing standards.## **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Requirements**Master's degree in social work or related field with a minimum of one year direct service experience or a Baccalaureate degree in social work or related filed and two years direct service experience. Demonstrated ability to apply sound casework and counseling skills, understand treatment modalities and their implications for services to families and youth.**Pay Range:**$42,000 - $50,000 annually