Adoption Coordinator (Bachelor's Degree Required)

The Adoption Coordinator is responsible for preparing and facilitating adoptions and adoptive support services for children and families contracted for service through the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and the State Wide Adoption Network. The Adoption Coordinator is under the direct supervision of the Adoption Supervisor. CURRENT Pennsylvania (or Residing State) Driver’s License, Auto Insurance, and acceptable PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearances and FBI clearances are required.

• Completes child and family profiles in accordance with county and SWAN regulations and timelines.
• Completes home studies, background checks and related documentation in accordance with county and SWAN regulations and timelines.
• Participates in monthly face-to-face Supervision with the Adoption Supervisor, and ongoing communication via phone or email as needed to discuss case concerns.
• Generates adoptive files and records which may include confidential information.
• Utilizes computer programs such as Word, Excel, Access, EM, Internet and Email.
• Prepares invoices and completes SWAN benchmarks in a timely manner.
• Completes inter-agency and county file reviews in a timely manner.
• Completes child preparation activities for children referred for Child Preparation Services.
• Attends all inter-agency, county and SWAN meetings and training.
• Completes finalization reports and paperwork and attends adoption finalization hearings.
• Conducts pre-adoptive training in accordance with agency regulations.

'Benefit Conditions: * Only full-time employees eligible. This Job Is:

• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

Work Remotely

• No

Diversity is a core value at New Foundations, Inc. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and equitable workplace for our employees to grow and thrive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe that creating a diverse workforce made up of employees with varying cultures, backgrounds and life experiences is the key to our success. We foster a culture that is completely inclusive, and in return ask that our team contribute their varying perspectives, ideas and experiences for the mutual purpose of supporting agency goals around diversity and inclusion. NFI’s diverse workforce is a reflection of the communities we serve, and represents our efforts to understand, value, and incorporate differences into our service delivery and day to day operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Experience:

• working with children and families: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,000 - $38,000