Join our team at Children's Choice, Inc. and make an impact in your community. We believe that social services is a ministry, and we stand behind our principles to help our Adoption Caseworkers succeed. If you are willing to make the commitment to help our families thrive, we believe YOU can make a lasting difference!
JOB TYPE: Adoption Caseworker
LOCATION: Chester, PA
SCHEDULE: New employees will work in person in the office for a 30-60 day period then transition to a hybrid schedule which includes 3 remote working days per week
SALARY: $45,000/year
BENEFITS:
- Warm and professional work environment
- Supportive supervision
- Some remote work
- 14 paid holidays per year
- PTO (paid time off) awarded on first day of hire and additional PTO awarded at two years of employment
- Group Health Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Professional Development/Continuing Educational Credits Assistance
- 401-K
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Social Work / Child Welfare / Counseling / Psychology / Child Psychology / Family Studies or Sociology.
- Experience working with families in social services context
- Valid driver's license with properly registered and insured vehicle
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. Facilitate the movement of children through the permanency process
2. Facilitate child placements and avoid placement disruptions; provide crisis management and supportive counseling to resource parents
3. Recruit adoptive homes for special needs children, with an emphasis on recruiting minorities
4. Conduct adoptive home studies and prepare Family and Child Profiles
5. Attend court for all adoption and finalization hearings, provide post-adoption referrals and provide post-placement and post-legalization services to adoptive families
To APPLY and learn more about Children's Choice,
visit our website: http://www.childrenschoice.org/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Child welfare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chester, PA 19013: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person