Open Adoption Counselor

Boys & Girls Aid•Seattle, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Open Adoption & Family Services, a program of Boys & Girls Aid, is seeking a full-time (32hrs) Counselor to join their team. This role serves multiple regions throughout Oregon and Washington, with the ideal candidate residing in either the Portland or Seattle area. The position includes being on-call approximately one weekend each month, with possible travel in Oregon or Washington. The ideal candidate is a skilled professional committed to non-directive, all-options pregnancy counseling and passionate about values-driven ethical adoption practice, including supporting openness in adoption.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus two years of relevant experience in social work, child development, counseling or psychology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from an accredited program of social work, counseling, or closely related field is preferred.
Lived experience with infant adoption may substitute part or all of two-year work experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide unbiased all-options pregnancy counseling and resource referrals to expectant parents.
Educate and guide prospective adoptive families through the steps of the adoption process, including training, home study interviews, and report writing, adoption planning, placement, and navigating open adoption relationships.
Coordinate adoption plans, including working closely with clients and hospital staff, attorneys, and other community partners.
Conduct outreach presentations and trainings that promote OA&FS services and the concept of open adoption to diverse populations, including prospective adoptive parents, service providers, and organizations.