Adoptions Social Worker

HAMBURGER HOME INC•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$71,000 - $73,000

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Foster and Adoption, the Adoption Social Worker is responsible for a caseload of children and their families. Primary duties include conducting initial assessments and placements for children. The Adoption Social Worker also provides ongoing training, evaluation and monitoring of foster and adoptive parents. He or she is responsible for completing all paperwork in accordance with County and agency regulations.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to efficiently coordinate and complete field and office tasks
Ability to utilize supervision and consultation constructively
Knowledge of Child Abuse and Special Incident Reporting Guidelines and follow-up actions as required by law and contract
Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions preferred
Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills
Must demonstrate time management skills
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Master’s degree in Social Work
Minimum 1 year of post graduate experience working with severely emotionally disturbed youth or youth with severe behaviors
Valid CA driver’s license
Tuberculosis clearance
Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance
Satisfactory completion of health screening
Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States
Satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide case management and coordination of services as required by contract and Title XXII and ILS Version 7 regulations for safety and health.
Participate in recruitment of foster parents and provide orientation and training to applicants.
Complete and regularly update case related documentation, quarterly treatment plans, Parent Child Suitability studies discharge summaries, initial quarterly and termination reports and files of foster parents and children in specified time frames as required.
Provide support to foster parents as well as enforcement of safety and health per Title XXII regulations.
Facilitate and attend adoption signings
Coordinate office duty and after hours duty coverage for emergencies as scheduled.
Assess referrals for appropriateness of placement
Provide initial and on-going training, evaluation and monitoring of foster and adoptive families
Responsible for intake assessments and placements of children
Interface with agency staff to complement the client’s therapeutic milieu experience
Provide appropriate discharge and after care planning
Maintain contact with outside agencies and their representatives
Attend staff meetings, trainings, conferences and relevant informational meetings
Provide resources for services of placed children with Aviva
Conduct visitation with the placed child per contractual agreements with DCFS and Title XXII for both FFA and Adoptions
Complete Suspected Child Abuse Reports (SCARs)
Available after hours depending on visitation requirements and/or emotional and behavioral needs of the foster child
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client population
Actively participate in a quality improvement project
The Adoptions Social Worker will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned by the Director of Foster and Adoption.