Domestic Adoption Coordinator

Baptist Children's Home•Rock Hill, SC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Domestic Adoption Coordinator (DAC) is responsible for coordinating and planning services and resources for children and their families, under the supervision of the Director of Domestic Adoptions. The DAC will also handle intake services and provide casework for birth parents and extended family members as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and two years directly related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience
Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning
Professes to be Christian believer and submits an individual Statement of Faith and Acknowledgement and Pledge
Has no criminal record that would adversely affect his or her ability to work with children and adults
Demonstrates sufficient resilience so as to be able to perform sensitive duties assisting children and families that may or may not have experienced trauma
Demonstrates support for the philosophy and goals of Christian Adoption Services, a ministry of Baptist Children’s Homes of NC, Inc. (BCH)
Demonstrates conduct that is professional and in accordance with BCH
Complies with and conduct themselves in accordance with the North Carolina and South Carolina Licensing Rules for Child Placing and the NASW Code of Ethics
Must have good organizational skills and be able to carry out duties in a timely manner
Possesses valid drivers’ license and safe driving record
Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. and S.C. licensing requirements
Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the agency personnel policies
Meets qualifications for employment as a Domestic Adoption Coordinator according to the rules and regulations established by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Christian Adoption Services, a ministry of Baptist Homes of NC

Nice To Haves

American Translators Association Certification English/ Spanish; OR Demonstrate ACTFL Intermediate High Proficiency Level or above through proctored testing administered through agency’s preferred testing service

Responsibilities

Responsible for intake services
Complete all required legal documents and paperwork
Coordinate services in the assigned region, with potential regular travel to unassigned regions if providing bilingual support
Assist staff workers in the development and implementation of an effective pregnancy counseling program
Coordinate services with area organizations which communicate with the target population (i.e. women experiencing an unintended pregnancy)
Make recommendations to the Director of Domestic Adoptions for the acceptance of specific children into the agency’s foster care program
Increase awareness of Christian Adoption Services and Baptist Children’s Homes of NC with area organizations assisting women with unintended pregnancies
Prepare for and participate in regular supervisory conferences
Participate in 90-day and annual staff performance evaluations
Keep supervisor(s) informed on current status of total work responsibilities
Represent the agency's philosophy, purpose, and programs to groups, individuals, and referral agencies in a professional and objective manner
Comply with and conduct themselves in accordance with the North Carolina and South Carolina Licensing Rules for Child Placing and the NASW Code of Ethics
Carry out all duties in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, BCH, Inc. policies and procedures (specifically the BCH Employee Manual, BCH Program Policies and Procedures Manual and Pregnancy Caseworker’s Manual)
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to work as a member of the Adoption Services team
Have knowledge of and support the roles of other team members
Respect the right of the team to be involved with the child and his/her family
Share with team members information necessary for adoption decision making
Participate as a team member in team meetings and other staff meetings
Participate in ongoing monitoring of effectiveness of the team’s functioning
Research and conduct staff training on appropriate subjects as assigned
Participate in the In-Service Prospective Adoptive Family Training
Respect the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and children in care and strive to create a positive relationship within BCH
Participate in the agencies’ Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed
Provide casework for birth parents and extended family members as deemed appropriate
Conduct Intake Summaries
Provide counseling and intake services for expectant mothers and to provide casework services as requested for themselves and their children after birth
Maintain Case Notes for each client
Maintain Quarterly Reviews for each client
Continually increase knowledge and skills by taking steps necessary to stay in touch with current trends in the field of adoption as relates to children and families
Obtain a minimum of 24 hours annual professional training related to adoptions
Have a body of knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrate a knowledge level of current trends in the area of services to families and children
Develop a pool of external resources for supporting services on an as needed basis
Demonstrate and implement a working knowledge of skills in working