Social Worker, Adoptive Parent Services
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children · NY, US
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About the Role
Provide clinical support and guidance to prospective adoptive parents pursuing infant adoption. Responsibilities include conducting monthly orientations, facilitating matching and placement services, and managing approximately 100 adoptive families. Requires excellent organizational and communication skills, program management, and client engagement abilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct home study assessments and write home study reports.
- Conduct home visits during home study assessments.
- Conduct post-placement/post-adoption visits and reporting.
- Assess the transition of the child and adoptive family and teach families tools to promote optimal child development and attachment.
- Document all client communication in client database.
- Facilitate programming, workshops, training, and presentations on adoption and child development.
- Provide education, counseling, and case management to pre-adoptive families throughout their adoption process.
- Provide direct client services/social services that require the use of clinical skills and judgment.
- Participate in on-call weekend coverage approximately every 7-8 weeks.
- Actively participate in weekly supervision with direct supervisor.
- Participate in organization-wide events.
Requirements
- MSW from an accredited school of social work.
- A minimum of two years MSW experience.
- NYS license to practice social work.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must be willing to travel frequently between New York City and Long Island for case work.
Skills
- MS Office – Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with database platforms and entering case notes
- Demonstrated strong clinical and assessment skills
- Strong oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to multitask; strong execution skills; thorough follow through and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills; critical thinking and problem solving
- Prior home study assessment experience and familiarity with OCFS 5200 home study form a plus
Location
- Manhattan, New York City
- New York City
- Long Island
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-person
Experience Level
- Minimum of two years MSW experience
Education Level
- MSW from an accredited school of social work
Salary/Compensations
- $62,000-71,000
Benefits
- Full health benefits
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- HRA & FSA plans
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Commuter benefits
About the Company
- Spence-Chapin is a non-profit organization based in New York City that has been providing adoption services and adoption support for more than 115 years.
- At Spence-Chapin, we believe that every child deserves a family, and we work tirelessly to advocate for children in need of a permanent, loving home.
- Over our history, Spence-Chapin has served more than 30,000 children, women, and families through our main program areas: Comprehensive Domestic and International Adoption Programs; Birth Parent Services; Well-being Services; and International Humanitarian Aid through programs like our Granny Program to support children living in orphanages overseas.
- Our work is made possible by the dedicated individuals on our staff.
- At Spence-Chapin we find joy in celebrating each other, our co-workers, and our clients.
- Everyone is treated with respect and dignity to strengthen the vibrancy of our community.
- We celebrate a culture of excellence, inclusivity, compassion, flexibility, and support.
- Being part of the Spence-Chapin team is being part of a legacy, which for more than 115 years has provided critical services to children, women, and families around the world.