Adoption Worker

As-needed position in Oregon and Washington.

Description

The Adoption Worker is responsible for conducting home studies and post-placement follow-up for infant, independent, and/or foster child adoptions. The Adoption Worker will represent Oregon DHS adoption selection committees, as needed. The Adoption Worker will ensure the delivery of quality services consistent with state licensing and Choice Adoption's standards of practice. Training and education of pre-adoptive families is a priority.

Duties In this position:

The Adoption Worker will inform pre- and post-adoptive families of local resources to help prepare them for, and experience success in, adoptive parenting. The Adoption Worker is also responsible to ensure proper documentation of services along with timely preparation and submission of documents and reports. Travel to family homes and committee locations within Oregon and Washington is required.

The Adoption Worker will communicate closely with the Choice staff, sharing in a timely manner all information relevant to the adoption process that is obtained while providing home study and post placement services.

Qualifications
Master's or bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited program of social work education, or a combination of a bachelor's degree in another human service field and experience in family and children's services or adoption. At least 2 years of experience writing adoption home studies. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Agreement with the mission statement and non-discrimination policy of Choice Adoptions.

Compensation and Other Requirements:
Cover letter and resume required for consideration. Must be able to travel and work remotely.

Choice Adoptions is an equal employment provider. Salary is $25/ hr (for casework, travel time, staff meetings, etc. plus generous fees for services as follows:

TYPE OF REPORT

Home Study Foster Child Adoption $ 1100

Home Study Infant/Independent $ 900

Post Placement – In Person Visit $ 250

Post Placement – Phone or Virtual Visit $ 225

DHS Case Notes – In Person Visit $ 175

DHS Case Notes – Phone or Virtual Visit $ 150

One Year Home Study Update $ 100

Two Year home Study Renewal $ 225

Court Report $250

Home Study Review - Hourly Rate

Adoption Profile Book Review - Hourly Rate

Travel - Hourly Rate plus federal reimbursement rate per mile

Oregon is an "employment-at-will” state. This means that either the employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason unless a law or contract provides to the contrary.

Please address your degree of alignment with the following distinctions of Choice Adoptions.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to serve all people involved in the adoption process and to protect vulnerable children.

Values Statement: We believe in diversity and inclusion where all people feel safe and respected.

Statement of Faith: Our team at Choice Adoptions aligns around our faith in God and His good intentions toward the people He has created. Our belief enables us to engage our culture, city, and world with great confidence because we are secure in the knowledge of God's love. Our dream is that as we live this way, our communities, and our city, will be transformed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• social work: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road