What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Adoption Clinician position at Boys & Girls Aid?
Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.
Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR is looking to hire a part-time Foster Care Adoption Clinician. Are you an effective communicator who can build and maintain relationships with prospective adoptive families? Do you want flexible hours, autonomy in your work and a positive team of coworkers? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!
This part-time, 20-hour Adoption Clinician position earns $22.00/hr.
Spanish bilingual-speaking employees are eligible for an additional 8% pay differential. This role offers flexible time off, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution after six months. Our agency also qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID
Founded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve. As a member of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.
Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer work-life balance!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FOSTER CARE ADOPTION CLINICIAN
As a Foster Care Adoption Clinician, you will have a rewarding job doing the following:
- Using your clinical skills to assess families who wish to adopt a child currently in foster care.
- Conducting home visits, interviewing prospective families, and writing home studies reflecting each family's abilities to provide a nurturing home for a child or sibling group.
- Facilitating the adoption matching, transition and placement process in a child-centered, trauma informed manner.
- Providing meaningful support, guidance and training to families during their adoption journey.
- Making a difference in the lives of children and families gives you an incredible sense of purpose and that is why you love your job!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FOSTER CARE ADOPTION CLINICIAN
- Master's Degree with one year post-graduate relevant experience, or a Bachelor's Degree plus four years relevant experience
- Lived expertise in any aspect of foster care or adoption is considered a valuable qualification.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this adoption job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
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Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
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