What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adoption Counselor- Albany position at An Open Door Adoption Agency?
About us
An Open Door Adoption Agency (AOD) assists expectant mothers who find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy and unsure of which path to take regarding her future and that of her baby’s. AOD has been established and licensed as a private, non-profit, Christian agency since 1986. We maintain degreed and experienced adoption counselors who cover all of Georgia. AOD has adoption consulting staff within 50 miles of any expectant mother in the state. We offer adoption plans that range from totally closed to fully open.
An Open Door Adoption Agency, a Christian-based organization, is seeking a part-time, adoption consultant in the Albany area on an as-needed basis to:
- provide counseling services to birth parents placing their children for adoption
- work with adoptive parents to provide home study, post placement written reports and adoption consulting
- promote and network agency
(Not suitable for those with a full time job or other inflexible commitments that do not allow for meeting birth parent needs as they arise)
Qualifications:
- minimum of a Bachelor's degree in counseling or social work field
- minimum of 3 years experience in social work or related field
Applicant also must possess:
- confidence
- motivation
- much flexibility and availability
- great communication skills
- counseling abilities
- good rapport building / personable
- excellent writing skills
- reliable transportation
- cell phone
- computer / access to scanning and printing
- organization
- promptness
- ability & willingness to travel 50 to 100 miles when necessary
Notes:
- Time varies = varying pay based on work volume of area
- Consultants are paid both hourly and on contract
- This is not a 9am-5pm position
- Mileage is reimbursed
- Not well suited for those with another job or inflexible commitments
- Must respond immediately at times
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- counseling/ social work: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albany, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $23
