Birth Parent Post-Adoption Counselor

Gladney; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladney is seeking a Birth Parent Post Adoption Specialist to provide ongoing post-adoption support within the Beyond Placement program, funded by a federal grant. The role focuses on birth parents who placed a child for private domestic adoption, offering individualized services, peer connections, and crisis intervention to support healthy grieving and long-term well-being.

The position operates under an at-will employment framework with compensation of $50,000 annually, and is tied to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Two years of professional Social Work experience with birth parents or grief support preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and digital platforms; strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing post-adoption support for birth parents and families.
• Respond to service requests promptly by phone or email.
• Deliver crisis intervention and counseling services as needed.
• Develop rapport and offer counseling, intervention, and consultation.
• Assess risk and support needs related to grief, loss, and post-placement adjustment.
• Coordinate referrals for counseling with qualified professionals; follow up on service outcomes.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Public speaking

Trauma-informed

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gladney is seeking a Birth Parent Post Adoption Specialist to provide ongoing post-adoption support within the Beyond Placement program, funded by a federal grant. The role focuses on birth parents who placed a child for private domestic adoption, offering individualized services, peer connections, and crisis intervention to support healthy grieving and long-term well-being.

The position operates under an at-will employment framework with compensation of $50,000 annually, and is tied to the