Adoption & Permanency Specialist - Empowering Families

Socket.dev; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco is seeking an Adoption Specialist to guide children, foster families, and adoptive families through the adoption and permanency process across home, school, office, and community settings.

The role includes case management, coordinating services, training, and ongoing support from intake through post-adoption stabilization, with a focus on safe, ethical, and timely placements and ongoing collaboration with courts, agencies, and providers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Current LSW or LPC or Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (OH, KY, GA).
• Bachelor's degree with field experience in WV is preferred.
• WV/OH/KY/GA licensure awareness is desirable.
• Ability to complete state and company-required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home studies and assessments for prospective adoptive families.
• Participate in referral matching and placement planning for best-fit outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized adoption plans.
• Support children and families throughout placement, transition, and post-adoption adjustment.
• Coordinate services including behavioral health, medical care, education, and independent living supports.
• Maintain regular contact with children and families per requirements.
• Facilitate service meetings with families, guardians, schools, and community partners.
• Ensure timely discharge planning, including aftercare referrals.
• Maintain accurate case records in the EHR and prepare reports and documents.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor documentation, safety plans, and medication logs for regulatory adherence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written/Oral communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field

LSW or LPC credential

Licensure awareness WV/OH/KY/GA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Databases & dashboards

Job description

Necco is seeking an Adoption Specialist to guide children, foster families, and adoptive families through the adoption and permanency process across home, school, office, and community settings.

The role includes case management, coordinating services, training, and ongoing support from intake through post-adoption stabilization, with a focus on safe, ethical, and timely placements and ongoing collaboration with courts, agencies, and providers.