Social Worker, Adoptive Parent Services

Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children•New York, NY

1d•$62,000 - $71,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker, Adoptive Parent Services provides clinical support and guidance to prospective adoptive parents pursuing infant adoption through Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program. Based at the organization’s Manhattan office, the role works closely with the Senior Director of Domestic Adoption Programs and supports approximately 100 adoptive families through preparation, matching and placement services, and case management. The position also conducts monthly orientations for prospective parents. The role includes adoption home study assessments and reports, home visits, and post-placement and post-adoption visits and reporting. The Social Worker assesses how children and families are transitioning and provides guidance to promote child development and attachment. Additional work includes client education, counseling, social services, workshops and presentations, client documentation, supervision, organization-wide events, and periodic weekend on-call coverage. This is a full-time, in-person position based at Spence-Chapin’s Manhattan office, with frequent travel between New York City and Long Island for case work. The stated annual salary range is $62,000–$71,000.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
At least two years of MSW experience.
New York State license to practice social work.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with database platforms and entering case notes.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to multitask, execute effectively, follow through thoroughly, and attend to detail.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel frequently between New York City and Long Island for case work.

Nice To Haves

Prior home study assessment experience.
Familiarity with the OCFS 5200 home study form.

Responsibilities

Conduct home study assessments and prepare reports for families pursuing adoption, applying clinical skills and judgment.
Conduct home visits as part of home study assessments.
Conduct post-placement and post-adoption visits and prepare related reports.
Assess the transition of the child and adoptive family, and teach families tools to promote optimal child development and attachment.
Document all client communication in the client database.
Facilitate adoption and child-development programming, workshops, training, and presentations.
Provide education, counseling, and case management to pre-adoptive families throughout the adoption process.
Provide direct client and social services requiring clinical skills and judgment.
Participate in on-call weekend coverage approximately every 7–8 weeks.
Participate in weekly supervision with the direct supervisor.
Participate in organization-wide events.
Provide parent preparation, including monthly orientations for prospective adoptive parents, and facilitate matching and placement services.
Manage cases for approximately 100 adoptive families.
Travel frequently between New York City and Long Island for case work.