ARK Program Social Worker Adoption, Reunification & Kinship

Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries; Mobile (AL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries in Mobile, AL seeks a Social Services professional to coordinate intake, admission, and ongoing support for children in the ARK program.

This full-time role requires a CSWE-accredited degree in Social Work, licensure or eligibility, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to collaborate with foster families, birth parents, churches, and community resources to promote adoption, reunification, and kinship care.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current license to practice Social Work or license eligible.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate intake, orientation, and admission of clients into the Adoption/Reunification/Kinship (ARK) Program.
• Assess information about the client’s biopsychosocial history and current functioning.
• Evaluate the needs of the client for Adoption, Reunification, and Kinship Services.
• Develop and monitor a case plan for each client.
• Evaluate the progress of each client.
• Work with foster parents to create supportive relationships with birth parents and relative caregivers.
• Make referrals and work with other community resources as needed.
• Advocate for the service needs of children and their foster families for adoption, reunification, and kinship care.
• Maintain case records in an updated and efficient manner in compliance with ABCH Standards.
• Work cooperatively with ABCH Foster Care Social Workers and DHR under ARK Foster Care Specialist supervision.
• Promote ministry relations and be a liaison with local churches and associations.
• Represent the Ministry’s vision and mission to groups, individuals, and referring agencies professionally and objectively.
• Work cooperatively with the legal system by representing the Ministry.

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work

Social Work license (or license eligible)

Descripción del empleo

Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries in Mobile, AL seeks a Social Services professional to coordinate intake, admission, and ongoing support for children in the ARK program.

This full-time role requires a CSWE-accredited degree in Social Work, licensure or eligibility, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to collaborate with foster families, birth parents, churches, and community resources to promote adoption, reunification, and kinship care.