Adoption Support Specialist — Remote (Flexible)

DePaul Community Resources; Abingdon (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DePaul Community Resources seeks an Adoption Specialist in Abingdon, VA. The role focuses on post-finalization support for adoptive families, providing education, referrals, crisis intervention, and coordination with partners to strengthen placements and reduce disruption.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field and at least one year of casework experience with children or families, with flexible, hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field.
• One year of experience providing casework services to children or families.
• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant background clearances.
• Experience collaborating with community partners and multi-agency groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform strengths-based intake and assess post-adoption needs.
• Develop and adjust individualized service plans for adoptive families.
• Provide information, referrals, education, and crisis support.
• Plan and lead adoptive family support groups and activities.
• Maintain case records in accordance with program standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors, staff, and partners to improve services.
• Deliver occasional adoption competence education to the community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Zoom

WebEx

Google Meet

Job description

DePaul Community Resources seeks an Adoption Specialist in Abingdon, VA. The role focuses on post-finalization support for adoptive families, providing education, referrals, crisis intervention, and coordination with partners to strengthen placements and reduce disruption.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field and at least one year of casework experience with children or families, with flexible, hybrid work options available.