Adoption Specialist

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Title: Adoption Specialist

Education Needed: Recommended Bachelor or Master Degree in Social Services or a related field plus experience, prefer at least two (2) years social service experience. Experience in related field may be considered towards degree requirement.

Knowledge/Skills Needed:

Must have a heart for ministry

Good moral character

Demonstrated case management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Good organizational skills

Flexibility

Clinical skills and judgment

Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Will Report to: Birth Parent Supervisor

Duties: Major responsibilities to work with birthparents planning an adoption plan. Include but not limited to:

1. Intake birth parent calls

2. Set appointment and meet with birth parent in their preferred location, within 48 hours from initial contact

3. Educate birth parent about the adoption process (how it works for her, the adoptive parents and the child)

4. Inform birth parent of legal rights

5. Discuss community resources and options available to them in addition to adoption

6. Discuss Florida Reunion Registry

7. Assist birth parent in accessing medical care (choose doctor, set appointments, etc.)

8. Assist birth parent with transportation

9. Assist with establishing and obtaining public assistance

10. Facilitate financial planning with birth parent with assistance of direct supervisor

11. Facilitate presentation of potential adoptive parent’s profiles

12. Support birth parent in her adoption plan throughout pregnancy

13. Coordinate and facilitate birthparent/ potential adoptive parents meeting

14. Coordinate and prepare consent signing, witnesses, and notary

15. Coordinate placement of child with family chosen by birth parent

16. Coordinate discharge of baby and birth parent and Interim Care when needed

17. Responsible for grief and post adoption counseling

18. Participate in quarterly quality control meetings and activities as designated by supervisor

19. Weekly status update meeting with supervisor

20. Required to complete trainings related to job duties

21. Enter all appointments on Master Calendar

22. Set up exchange agreement files

23. Request Medical records during pregnancy and post birth

24. Update Prospective Adoptive Parents on birth parent progress

25. Prepare Affidavit of Non-Paternity, diligent search, or Notice of Intended Adoption Plan, which ever applies to birth father

26. Maintain all birth parent files including keeping case notes up to date, closure of files, review of files for licensing audit

27. This position requires you to be on call evenings and weekends every 4-5 weeks

28. This position requires travel within the state of Florida- company car available most often

29. This position requires occasional work on nights and weekends

30. Complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25