Top 12 Adoption specialist Jobs in Mesa Az

Adoption Specialist - Part Time
Antioch Adoptions —Phoenix, AZ
- $19.50 - $25.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Master of Social Work
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Licensing/Adoption Specialist - PT
Catholic Charities Comm —Phoenix, AZ
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SPECIALIST
CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA —Mesa, AZ
- $39,520 - $46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Mid-level
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Adoptions Specialist
Arizona Humane Society —Phoenix, AZ
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Human Services Specialist 3
State of Arizona —Phoenix, AZ
- $47,008.62 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Post Permanency Support Specialist
State of Arizona —Phoenix, AZ
- $22.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Family Specialist FAS DCS - FT
RISE INC FAMILY —Mesa, AZ
- $20 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Kinship Care Specialist
Southwest Human Development Inc —Phoenix, AZ
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Family Specialist FAS DDD - FT
RISE INC FAMILY —Mesa, AZ
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST
CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA —Mesa, AZ
- $39,000 - $46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Adoption Specialist - Part Time

Antioch Adoptions -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Part-time
$19.50 - $25.50 an hour

Benefits

403(b) matching
Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Flexible schedule
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Clinical family assessment
Social work
Public speaking
Safety plans
English
Microsoft Office
Adoption
Bachelor's degree
Case management
Driving
Working with families
Human Services
Productivity software
Child welfare

Full Job Description

Adoption Specialist

Antioch Adoptions is a faith based non-profit foster to adopt ministry with the mission of placing infants and children out of foster care into loving Christian adoptive homes. The Adoption Specialist (Case Manager) works in social services closely with our program manager to assure a safe home placement for children, write court report documents related to adoption that meet legal and adoption agency standards, as well as assure timely and accurate communication between the families, DCS, and Antioch Adoptions. The position also provides initial intake from pregnant women seeking information in pursuit of birth adoption by providing resources and counseling. The candidate will walk with pregnant women desiring an adoption plan by meeting with them regularly and guiding them through decision making process. The candidate will also help young women find community resources (housing, medical, education, job, transportation, etc.) This position will ensure compliance with Department of Child Safety (DCs) requirements, investigate licensing complaints and assist in the recruitment and retention of foster homes.

Position Responsibilities:

Pre-Placement Services:

1. Counseling families as needed on issues pertinent to becoming inter-cultural or trans-racial families, special needs issues, motivation to adopt, and other pertinent issues as they arise. Topics should include the dynamics of change within the family unit, and other issues that arise when adding new members to existing families.

2. Verifying and certifying that the following material has been discussed with each family.

The concept of adoption as a lifelong developmental process and commitment;
The potential for the child to have feelings of identity, confusion and loss regarding separation from the birth parents
Disclosure of the adoption to the child
The child's possible questions about birth parents and relatives
The relevance of the child's racial, ethnic and cultural heritage.

3. Providing Antioch Adoptions with a completed home study containing all relevant information and a recommendation of the family as outlined in the policies and procedures. Format for home study record will be provided.

4. Attending scheduled staffing meetings, at which you must discuss any pre-placement adoption issues that present you with a cause for concern or require consultation.

5. Foster licensing of families according to the AACs

6. Reports to Program Manager and performs services according to the policies and procedures of Antioch Adoptions.

Post Placements Case Management:

1. Providing post-placement supervision of families as required, monthly health and safety visits until finalization.

2. Visits will continue as needed to support, assist and evaluate child and family integration, and incorporation.

3. Written reports will be produced as needed and visits summarized in case notes.

4. CPS referrals or incident reports will be reported immediately to Children Administration.

5. Adoption support subsidy will be facilitated and application submitted.

6. After the final visit, prepare an appropriate post-placement report.

7. Attending scheduled staffing, at which you must discuss any post-placement pre-adoption issues that present you with a cause for concern or require consultation.

8. Reports to Program Manager and performs services according to the policies and procedures of Antioch Adoptions. Performs all duties and responsibilities as required by Antioch Adoptions policies and procedures. Perform all other duties as needed or requested.

Birth Adoption Services:

· Weekly/biweekly coaching for pregnant women considering adoption

· Make recommendations to the Program Director regarding social services needs

· Participate in pre and post placement services for birthmothers including monthly support group

· Assist (observe and participate if appropriate) with Open Communication, Transracial and Drug Affectedness classes

· Plan birthmother support events including blessing showers

· Develop positive relationships with area case workers (interact with respective partners as needed)

· Share about adoption in high schools and other venues (promote Antioch Adoptions ministry philosophy and services)

· Facilitate and support pregnant women with birthing classes as needed

· Keep adoptive family web profiles up to date

· Craft hospital plan with birthmother and submit to hospital social worker after approval of Program Manager

· Create communication agreement in conjunction with Program Manager

· Keep case notes up to date in birthmother files

· Oversee upkeep of birthmother and baby permanent files

· Seek (participate in ministry adoption education and awareness projects) ways to promote adoption education and present plan to Program Director.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Minimum Degree Level: B.A. or B.S. in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or other related field from an accredited college or university. MSW or MA preferred.
Ability to successfully assess a family’s stability and ability to adopt through the use of assessment tools such as the homestudy process, interviews, home visits, etc.
Personal relationship of Jesus Christ
Training/public speaking skills (preferred)
Computer literate in Microsoft Office software (MSWord, MSExcel, MSOutlook)

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Level: B.A. or B.S. in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or other related field from an accredited college or university. MSW or MA preferred.
Two years of experience in foster care adoption and social work, family services or related field
Knowledge and experience with foster care licensing
Demonstrate ability to organize, plan and follow through with job responsibilities and assigned task in a professional manner.
Drive to homes within assigned geographical area
Willing to work evenings and weekends in order to meet the families who are unable to meet during regular working hours or attend recruitment events/presentations.
Aptitude to work with expectant mothers

Complexity: of what

· Working with families in crisis and/or stress

· Manage personal safe care while working with families and children in grief and conflict

Physical Guidelines : physical requirements and exertion of job

· Able to provide own transportation

· Adequately mobile to enter and depart family homes regardless of accessibility

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.50 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

Are you capable of passing a backgound check?

Do you have a current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Foster care/Adoption: 2 years (Preferred)
Social work: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Phoenix, AZ 85012: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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adoption specialist jobs in mesa az

Adoption Specialist - Part Time

Licensing/Adoption Specialist - PT

FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SPECIALIST

Adoptions Specialist

Human Services Specialist 3

Post Permanency Support Specialist

Family Specialist FAS DCS - FT

Kinship Care Specialist

Family Specialist FAS DDD - FT

KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST

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