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Open Arms Adoption Network, a program of Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia is looking for an Adoption & Outreach Coordinator(Full-time at 35 hours per week) to be an integral part of their team in the Philadelphia area, Central and South New Jersey and Delaware.
The Adoption & Outreach Coordinator works with pregnant women, new mothers, birthmothers and families hoping to build their family through adoption. The Adoption & Outreach Coordinator also plays an important role in the program’s outreach and education activities by identifying and leading trainings with professionals in the community who work with pregnant and parenting women.
The Adoption & Outreach Coordinator position is split equally between two distinct roles; working with expectant parents, birth parents and adoptive parents and the other role is playing a leadership role in our program’s outreach efforts.
Although this position’s daily hours will be 9am to 5pm, all employees of Open Arms need to have flexibility around their schedule as this position requires occasional and unexpected weekend and evening work based on the needs of new mothers and their babies. This position requires a person who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can multi-task well and who can respond to and travel to meet clients in an expeditious manner as much of our in-person work with pregnant women and new mothers is not scheduled in advance.
The program maintains a local office in Bala Cynwyd, PA and Florham Park, NJ, but Adoption Coordinators works in a hybrid style - working remotely at home and also traveling to client homes and hospitals to provide counseling, facilitate adoptions and to participate in community outreach efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a caseload that provides options counseling and case management services to pregnant women and new mothers
- Offer a non-biased/all choices counseling environment for clients’ decision-making
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- Participate in Outreach/Education in local community to promote services offered to professional community via visits, trainings or online discussions
- Research resource options tailored to birthparents and pregnant women needing community assistance
- Coordinate adoption process and facilitate adoptions
- Facilitate adoptive family home studies and post placement supervision in clients’ homes
- Utilize online system for case notes and record retention
- Offer ongoing assistance and support for birth and adoptive parents Perform other program duties as assigned by the Director
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment, utilizing agency supports appropriately
- Ability to work effectively and compassionately with individuals of various groups,
- including those of various racial and ethnic groups and religious groups. This candidate will also work with individuals of various sexual orientations, gender identities, with people of various socio-economic levels, and with people in addiction, with food and housing insecurity and with non-managed mental health issues
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural competency and work within the framework of Agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
- Knowledge of community resources for pregnant and parenting women in North and Central New Jersey and New York
- Ability to coordinate paperwork/legal process required in an adoption process, after training, and to participate as a vital member of a small team
- Ability to document work in a clear, organized and timely manner. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated strong writing and verbal communication
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage, assess and prioritize multiple tasks Proficient use of technology (smartphone, laptop, webcam, etc.) and experience using MS Office applications is required
- Capacity for working with team and supporting program members at all levels
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred, may consider a Bachelor’s in same fields with relevant experience
- 3 Years of relevant counseling skills required
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals experiencing personal crisis and having the sensitivity to counsel with them at the level needed
- Clinical skills and knowledge related to issues experienced by all members of the adoption triad (child, birth family, adoptive family)
- Experience using an EMR/EHR system for documenting client information a plus
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have ready access to a car to travel to clients, hospitals, etc., as necessary
- Must have a current driver’s license and car insurance
- This opportunity requires the ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
- Ability to lift and move materials up-to 30 pounds is required
- Current and clear criminal, FBI, and child abuse clearances are required prior to start. A physical and TB test is also required
- Ability to meet and maintain agency vaccination requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Using a cover letter, describe why your professional experience has prepared you to offer this type of non-biased counseling to women who are exploring their options during a very emotional and stressful time in their life?
Education:
Experience:
- Counseling: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- MSW or Masters in Counseling degree (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bala-Cynwyd, PA 19004