ARK Program Social Worker Adoption, Reunification & Kinship

Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work

Social Work license (or license eligible)

Job description

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.