Adoption Social Worker - Single Service

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC•Fall River, MA

25d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The Adoption/Family Resource Worker is expected to complete thorough adoption assessments or family resource assessments to assess the appropriateness of the goal of adoption of a child or families’ appropriateness to adopt. BA DEGREE STARTS AT $20.50 / MA DEGREE STARTS AT $25.00 Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right. $1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) 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.

Requirements

Completed Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
A minimum of one to two years of case management or DCF experience highly preferred.
Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates 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 agency

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete a thorough assessment of children referred for adoption which will include the child’s strengths, weaknesses, services needed, appropriateness of adoption plan, and projected time frame for placement
Complete a thorough family resource assessment for prospective adoptive parents which will include family background, personal history, significant relationships, support network, parenting experience, attitudes toward birthparents, motivation and fertility issues and recommendations for appropriateness of family
Maintain cases records in accordance with agency and EEC, and DCF regulations
Single service assessments and/or family resource assessments will be assigned on an as needed basis
May be required to cover families or children during periods of transition which can include providing transportation and case management responsibilities
Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed to include occasional weekend and/or evening work
Become a certified MAPP trainer
Maintain regular and timely attendance
Possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Maintain a high quality of work that meets the guidelines and policies of the program
Maintain a positive working relationship with agency staff, supervisors, and community contacts
Maintain a high level of professionalism
Participate in independent education and training opportunities
Participate in team meetings
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy.
Extensive travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings
Please 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.

Benefits

Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per week
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Wellworks 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 years
12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
Flexible 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 Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!