Flexible Families (Foster-to-Adopt) Caseworker
Positions: Flexible Families Caseworker
Reports To: Senior Director of Programs
Posted Salary Range: $45,500-$51,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full Time, Salaried, Non-Exempt
Benefits: Pro-rated Health Insurance, Employer Paide Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Flexible Schedules, Supplemental Leave, Bereavement Leave, FAMLI Leave, LCSW Clinical Hours Supervision Program, Telecommuting Program, and more
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume below
Mission & Culture:
Adoption Options is an inclusive, non-profit adoption agency dedicated to enriching the lives of children, youth and families. We provide education, placement services, counseling and support for all members of the adoption community. The staff and Board of Directors at Adoption Options is actively working as a team to uphold the company’s stated values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Inclusion, Education, and Professionalism in all aspects of the organization.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs the Flexible Families (FF) Caseworker provides a variety of advanced administrative functions that support critical agency child placement services in the Flexible Families program. The FF Caseworker is responsible for the coordination of significant aspects of the foster care and adoption program including but not limited to, recruitment, retention, education, and training of families. Responsibilities also include search and match, scheduling/completion of home assessments, attendance at formal presentations and the placement of children into families from foster care, post placement supervision, and the preparation, completion, and distribution of all finalization documentation. The FF Caseworker must maintain up-to-date awareness of all foster care policies and procedures and participate in all State foster care audits. This role will work closely with the Senior Director of Programs to maintain foster care licensing standards as set forth by the State of Colorado.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
The position requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position may have periodic supervisory responsibility of individuals participating in Adoption Options Intern Program.
Telecommuting:
This position is eligible for participation in Adoption Options Telecommuting program.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and physical demands. Adoption Options management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and agency needs as necessary.
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Adoption Options will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Adoption Options does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adoption Options will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Adoption Options is a recognized leader in supporting and serving LGBT families through the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's - All Children All Families.
Reports To: Senior Director of Programs
Posted Salary Range: $45,500-$51,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full Time, Salaried, Non-Exempt
Benefits: Pro-rated Health Insurance, Employer Paide Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Flexible Schedules, Supplemental Leave, Bereavement Leave, FAMLI Leave, LCSW Clinical Hours Supervision Program, Telecommuting Program, and more
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume below
Mission & Culture:
Adoption Options is an inclusive, non-profit adoption agency dedicated to enriching the lives of children, youth and families. We provide education, placement services, counseling and support for all members of the adoption community. The staff and Board of Directors at Adoption Options is actively working as a team to uphold the company’s stated values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Inclusion, Education, and Professionalism in all aspects of the organization.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs the Flexible Families (FF) Caseworker provides a variety of advanced administrative functions that support critical agency child placement services in the Flexible Families program. The FF Caseworker is responsible for the coordination of significant aspects of the foster care and adoption program including but not limited to, recruitment, retention, education, and training of families. Responsibilities also include search and match, scheduling/completion of home assessments, attendance at formal presentations and the placement of children into families from foster care, post placement supervision, and the preparation, completion, and distribution of all finalization documentation. The FF Caseworker must maintain up-to-date awareness of all foster care policies and procedures and participate in all State foster care audits. This role will work closely with the Senior Director of Programs to maintain foster care licensing standards as set forth by the State of Colorado.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Complete all family evaluations with a minimum of 3 joint visits and conduct individual interviews with each applicant and individual interviews with all children in the home
- Prepare written family assessments using SAFE (structured analysis family evaluation) and present to the Placement Supervisor in a timely manner
- Work closely with the Senior Director of Programs to ensure family compliance
- Maintain up-to-date and thorough client files both through the electronic records system and the hard file as required by state regulations
- Recruit and retain foster to adopt families through information nights, fairs, faith-based, and other events, coordinate and conduct presentations that inform potential clients about AO experience and services
- Assist in all education and training of families as required
- Search, match, and present Flexible Families to County and State Social Services Departments in order to make “matches” for children waiting in foster care
- Work in partnership and maintain relationships with other agencies regarding children’s placement needs
- Advocate for Flexible Families during the process of pre-placement of children including formal presentations, coordination of visitation prior to the child moving to the family, provide placement/post placement support and services
- Complete all ICPC documentation as required
- Actively pursue personal developmental opportunities to enhance overall competencies and skill set
- Must be able to perform “on-call” services as required
- Must be prepared to take intakes and answer questions of prospective clients
Position Requirements:
The position requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
- BA, BS, or BSW in the social or behavioral sciences, Master’s degree preferred
- A minimum of two years’ experience in child welfare setting
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
- Experience working with diverse families and systems are required
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal, presentation, time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
- Be trained and certified in SAFE (structured analysis family evaluation) process or, obtain SAFE certification as soon as practical post hire
- An analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports and find solutions to a variety of client and agency related situations
- Consistently demonstrate an ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet the current needs of the agency, such as reprioritizing work as necessary
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to responsibilities
- Display a willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, support and explain rationale for decisions, include appropriate individuals in decision-making process and make decisions in a timely fashion
- Actively pursue personal developmental opportunities to enhance overall competencies and skill sets
- Meet the attendance requirements of the job, including weekends and evenings as directed
- Must have access to reliable transportation and possess a valid unrestricted drivers license. Must have proof of 100/300/100 current car insurance on any vehicles driven for the agency, as frequent local travel will be required and overnight travel is possible.
- Work within approved budgets as established by the Executive Director
- Be knowledgeable in Microsoft applications
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes
- Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting
- Routinely lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds
- Required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal with ongoing key board data entry
- Ability to safely and efficiently operate a motor vehicle
- Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
This position may have periodic supervisory responsibility of individuals participating in Adoption Options Intern Program.
Telecommuting:
This position is eligible for participation in Adoption Options Telecommuting program.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and physical demands. Adoption Options management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and agency needs as necessary.
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Adoption Options will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Adoption Options does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adoption Options will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Adoption Options is a recognized leader in supporting and serving LGBT families through the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's - All Children All Families.
