Post Adoption Specialist

Post Adoption Specialist

Requisition #: req12785

Location: Jenkintown, PA

Hours: Full-time (40-hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

 As a Post Permanency Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for providing post permanency services and education in the branch's respective state and county after adoption finalization to families who have adopted or are formal kinship or legal custodial guardians. This individual must always be ready to share about Post Adoption services either through SWAN funded services or private funded services.

This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-home visits and assessments on a monthly basis, this may vary if family is involved in a support group;
• Complete the necessary paperwork for Post Permanency units of service from SWAN and maintain the file for Bethany Christian Services;
• Complete applicable files on the Post Adoption System (PAS) to include case notes for all contact and interactions in a timely manner;
• Effectively connect the family to community resources and supports, while also attending the meetings, and lending support as a client advocate to educate the client's circle of services including parents, relative and friends, school staff, mental health professionals;
• Complete billing paperwork for services, regardless of funding source on a monthly basis and on time;
• Provide guidance and effectively communicate with adoptive families on the use of respite services, while also connecting the family to community resources and support;
• Maintain respite files and keep them up to date for each family;
• Facilitate and/or support adoptive family groups;
• Effectively and accurately present BCS services to mental health provider agencies, school staff, church staff and all other professionals who connect with adoptive families;
• Attend trainings as needed and apply newly gained knowledge in service provision;
• Participate in group clinical supervision;
• Obtain and maintain the required training hours in accordance with state licensing, COA, and agency requirements;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
• Complete other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's level degree in Social Work, Human Services, or equivalent field of study or equivalent level of education and experience defined as Associate's degree with two (2) years of related professional experience;
• Prior work experience in adoption and foster care;
• Active or eligible to obtain professional licensure in the state of the work location;
• Demonstrated clinical and assessment skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of state, community, and agency resources;
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma and child development, impact of grief and loss in adoption, and the lifelong impact of adoption across developmental stages, strongly preferred;
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, sometimes after normal business hours;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver'slicense with at least 3 years driving experience in the United States to operate a vehicle on behalfof Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain areliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.