What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Adoption Specialist position at Boys & Girls Aid?
Infant Adoption Specialist
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 is looking to hire an on-call Infant Adoption Specialist to complete Adoption home studies for Oregon Families. Are you an effective communicator who can build, interact, and assess a variety of 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 is a work from home position, but you MUST live in State of Oregon or within the Vancouver, WA area. This position serves most counties in the State of Oregon.
Compensation for completed home studies is at the rate of $750. Home studies each take approximately 15-20 hours of work to complete. This is a flexible position that allows you to determine the volume of work you commit to. We offer an employee assistance program, and our agency 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 a work-life balance within the company!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INFANT ADOPTION SPECIALIST
As an Infant Adoption Specialist, you will use clinical skills to provide comprehensive assessments for prospective adoptive families including visiting homes, interviewing prospective families, making decisions about the family's ability to provide a stable, safe and nurturing home for a child; produce a home study report reflecting the assessment and appropriateness for adoption. Conduct post placement home visits to provide support and resources as well as to gather information for post placement reporting.
You will work independently at your home using digital files on an agency issued computer, scheduling in office or client home based interviews and home visits for the times when it works for both you and the family. These in-person contact times can be on any day of the week and any hours that work for the participants. You will provide education and identify ongoing training needs for prospective adoptive families which may include training regarding special needs, including drug impacts. Ensure that all legal requirements (OARs, ORSs, WACs, and federal mandates such as MEPA, ICWA and ASFA) are followed when writing home study reports and participating in post placement.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN INFANT ADOPTION SPECIALIST
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or similar relevant field (psychology, counseling, education)
- Must have access to reliable transportation, valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Authentically embrace diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
- Position may require travel for home studies and post placement visits/reports. May occasionally need to or can choose to work night or weekend hours to complete a home certification process or post placement work.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this family permanency job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
