Adoption & Permanency Specialist

NECCO (ED Necco & Associates Inc.); Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NECCO (ED Necco & Associates Inc.) seeks an Adoption Specialist to guide children, foster families, and adoptive families through the adoption and permanency process across home, school, office, and community settings.

You will conduct home studies, coordinate services, maintain records in EHR, participate in crisis on-call, educate families, and collaborate with courts, attorneys, and agencies to support permanency outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Current LSW or LPC or Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (OH, KY, GA).
• Bachelor's degree with field experience of 2 years (WV).
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Tennessee).
• The degree must be supplemented by at least 7 hours in behavioral sciences, such as social work, psychology, and sociology.
• One year of casework experience can be substituted for the 7 hours.
• Minimum of 2 years-experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems.
• Knowledge of adoption laws, child welfare systems, and family dynamics.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100
• Organizational, and Written/Oral Communications skills
• Must have the skills necessary to navigate and execute several software’s ("i.e. Microsoft offices, Databases, Electronic Health Records, Dashboards, etc.")
• Successful completion of all required Criminal Background checks and drug screenings per state and company regulations
• Ability to adhere to scheduled and unplanned deadlines
• Willingness to travel and attend training
• Successful completion of all required training pertaining to job

Responsibilities

• Case Management & Permanency Planning: Conduct home studies and assessments for prospective adoptive families.
• Case Management & Permanency Planning: Participate in referral matching and placement planning to ensure best-fit outcomes for children.
• Case Management & Permanency Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and adoption plans.
• Case Management & Permanency Planning: Support children and foster families throughout placement, transition, and post-adoption adjustment.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete required Medicaid and service documentation in accordance with state and company standards.
• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare reports, court documentation, and adoption-related materials.
• Crisis & On-Call Support: Participate in on-call rotation to support children and foster families.
• Crisis & On-Call Support: Respond to and document critical incidents in accordance with policy.

Job description

NECCO (ED Necco & Associates Inc.) seeks an Adoption Specialist to guide children, foster families, and adoptive families through the adoption and permanency process across home, school, office, and community settings.

You will conduct home studies, coordinate services, maintain records in EHR, participate in crisis on-call, educate families, and collaborate with courts, attorneys, and agencies to support permanency outcomes.