Adoption Support Specialist: Build Families & Futures

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Ankeny (IA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Four Oaks Family & Children Services is seeking an Adoption Support Specialist to join our Fort Dodge, IA team. This full-time role focuses on building relationships with adoptive families, coordinating resources, and supporting permanency and stability for children.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and at least two years in child welfare; adoption/foster care experience is preferred. Join us to strengthen families across Iowa.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social work or related field plus a minimum of two years experience in child welfare.
• Experience in adoption and/or foster care and special needs adoption and dynamics is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with adoptive families.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement to help families maintain stability and permanency.
• Partner with families to develop individualized Family Support Plans addressing their needs, goals, and challenges.
• Help families navigate difficult situations by providing crisis support and connecting to resources.
• Coordinate community services, treatment resources, and educational supports for children and families.
• Maintain regular communication with families to celebrate progress and identify concerns.
• Collaborate with community partners, referral sources, and professionals to ensure families have support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and track progress toward family goals.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Four Oaks Family & Children Services is seeking an Adoption Support Specialist to join our Fort Dodge, IA team. This full-time role focuses on building relationships with adoptive families, coordinating resources, and supporting permanency and stability for children.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and at least two years in child welfare; adoption/foster care experience is preferred. Join us to strengthen families across Iowa.