Post Adoption Specialist - Part Time

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.  As a Post Adoption Specialist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Respond to intake calls for post adoption services inclusive of background summaries, updates between triad members, medical or adoption subsidy assistance, crisis assessment, and intervention and stabilization support;
• Effectively conduct the initial case assessment by phone or face-to-face interview to determine service needs and appropriate referral source;
• Assist in coordinating services to the client if post legal services are indicated;
• Administer the full comprehensive case process from referral to case closure;
• Provide on-going support and advocacy for clients, and provide referrals as appropriate;
• Attend school meetings, and medical or mental health appointments as appropriate for client support and advocacy;
• Provide home studies and post placement services for adoptive families in accordance with the standards required by state licensure, COA and Bethany Christian Services;
• Prepare for and facilitate evening support group meetings for post adoptive parents;
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of trainings, while also leading information meetings, which may occur after normal business hours;
• Respond promptly to phone calls, emails, report and documentation requests in an organized manner;
• Effectively promote Bethany's post adoption program through networking, community presentations, letter writing, calling of referral sources, and other avenues;
• Attend trainings as needed and apply newly gained knowledge in service provision;
• Participate in group clinical supervision;
• Conduct in-home assessments and client visits;
• Obtain and maintain the required training hours in accordance with state licensing, COA, and agency requirements;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in Human Services, Social Work, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college;
• At least two (2) years of post-education experience working with adoptive parents and the adoption process;
• Active or eligible to obtain professional licensure in the state of the work location;
• Demonstrated clinical and assessment skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of state, community, and agency resources;
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, sometimes after normal business hours;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
  

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities 
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks) 
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program 
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance 

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