Adoption Permanency & Family Support Specialist

Shineforth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Shineforth, a Richmond-based nonprofit, is seeking an Adoption Case Manager to support adoptive families and special needs youth through assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy. The role includes coordinating services, maintaining confidential case files, and collaborating with partner agencies to promote permanency.

A Master’s degree in social work or related field is required, with relevant direct-service experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field with experience.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of families and children to identify needs and risks.
• Provide services to adoptive families to support permanency and well-being.
• Maintain case records with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies to advocate for permanency.
• Provide on-call crisis intervention and document progress after supervision.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Evolv

Performance Impact

Job description

Shineforth, a Richmond-based nonprofit, is seeking an Adoption Case Manager to support adoptive families and special needs youth through assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy. The role includes coordinating services, maintaining confidential case files, and collaborating with partner agencies to promote permanency.

A Master’s degree in social work or related field is required, with relevant direct-service experience.