Post Adoption Specialist

Child & Family Services Inc; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans

Dental – UnumVision

Wellworks for You (Wellness)

2 weeks vacation (1st year)

401K matching

Life Insurance (employer paid)

Job summary

Child & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Post Adoption Worker to support adoptive and guardianship families across the region. The role includes home-based interventions, support groups, and respite coordination within a full-time schedule (35 hours/week) with language differential considerations.

You will assess needs, advocate for services, and connect families with long-term resources while maintaining data in Journeys and collaborating with the regional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and at least 3 years in advocacy/casework.
• Master’s level candidate preferred; knowledge of family systems essential.
• Adoption experience desirable; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Regional Response Team and provide home-based family stabilization.
• Assess family needs and resources using strengths-based psycho-social approach.
• Coordinate access to long-term supportive services and referrals.
• Develop and deliver support groups and network of respite providers.
• Train and consult with professionals and maintain Journeys database entries.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Cultural competency

Communication across cultures

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Journeys database

Job description

SummaryThe Post Adoption Worker is part of a team providing specialized services to adoptive and guardianship families in the region, including home-based interventions, support groups and respite social activities. This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.Job Responsibilities & Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Responsible for participation in the Regional Response Team, providing brief, home-based intensive family stabilization, services to adoptive and guardianship familiesProvide a strengths based psycho-social assessment of the family’s needs and resourcesAbility to maintain a flexible work scheduleProvide advocacy and coordination to empower families to gain access to long term supportive servicesProvide second stage information and referral to families and professionalsDesign, track and implement support groups to meet the diverse needs to adoptive familiesDevelop a network of respite providers and/or resources within the region. To explore creative solutions to meet longer term needs of families and the programCoordinate respite providers and resources within the region and offer ongoing training and consultation to that network of providersDevelop a team of adoptive parents and/or persons to act as parent and/or young adult liaisons with other adoptive families and individuals. Offer training and consultation to those liaisonsCoordinate and/or provide training to mental health and/or human service related professionalsResponsible for providing assistance/backup to the Regional Manager in relation to regional support services and the marketing of the program to other human service oriented resourcesResponsible for the entry of data and record keeping in the Journeys databasePerform other required duties and responsibilities, as assignedOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required Education and ExperienceCandidates should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work of a related field and have a minimum of three years’ experience in an advocacy and/or casework oriented human service agency. Master’s level Candidate preferred. Candidates should possess knowledge of family systems. Adoption experience is desirable.Cultural Competency Qualifications:Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about othersKnowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicityAcknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same wayCultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service deliveryDemonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's ownDemonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agencyTravel RequiredMust have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainingsBenefits:Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per weekMedical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans Inc.Dental – UnumVision - EyeMedWellworks for You (Employee Wellness)2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per yearFlexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%100% Employer paid Life Insurance100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&DSupplemental/Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance available for you, your spouse, and your childrenTuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar yearProfessional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.