Georgia Pregnancy Counseling & Adoption Specialist Position Available In Muscogee, Georgia

Georgia Pregnancy Counseling & Adoption Specialist 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars

Columbus, GA Location:

Columbus, GA Position Status:

Full Time Position Summary:

Counsels clients concerning the options they have regarding an unplanned pregnancy, including factual information about each option, helping to develop an adoption plan if desired, preparing for the adoption process, and connecting with resources if no longer desiring to choose adoption. Networks in the community with potential referral sources by building relationships and conducting trainings.

Essential Duties:

To be a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ to co-workers, clients and ministry partners Actively participates on the team in a manner aligned with scripture including, but not limited to, praying for and with other team members, sharing scripture in daily activities and leadership, modeling the character of Jesus Christ in interactions with team and any external clients, partners, vendors, etc. Disciples’ ministry partners and clients. Aligns team dynamics, internal & external processes, and final product of team’s work with Biblical principles and with Lifeline’s Core Values Pregnancy Counseling Specialist Completes the initial contact and interview with clients utilizing interviewing as a main tool for quality social casework Provides initial assessment of the client’s interpersonal relationships, family dynamics and environmental stresses and support, and mental health status. Using client-centered consultation, provide the client with the options she has in an adoption plan, including gathering information on/and or also informing the father of the child. Helping thru a relationship that taps personal resources and other resources for coping with challenges, assists the expectant parent in arranging for prenatal care and hospital admission for delivery, and connecting her to insurance resources. Facilitating a client-centered relationship maintains regular contacts with the client to provide counseling during and after delivery. Serves as the expectant parent’s support system in the hospital if desired by the client. Provides on-going case management, by maintaining availability and communication with client as necessary. Provides the client the means for spiritual growth, including the ministry of evangelism and discipleship, in a non-threatening way. Focuses on the needs and welfare of the client and providing crisis intervention when needed Explains to the client the legal process of terminating parental rights and respecting her right to withdraw her relinquishments if within the legal period allowed. Creates legal and other necessary paperwork for discharge and relinquishment of baby. Maintains availability for post-adoption counseling of the birth parents and evaluates the client/s needs for resources and assistance Maintains and documents detailed records of contacts, including case notes, assessments, court documents, legal papers, time sheets, medical and family history, and other required paperwork. Serves as a liaison with interim care parents and the casework supervisor pertaining to the progress of each child under the worker’s care, including the child’s progress, medical information, doctor’s visits, and other relevant information, as well as maintaining documentation in the child’s file. Provides on-going case management and serves as an advocate for the client and the child’s best interest. Practice case management with social work ethical standards as established by the agency, through regular attendance at training and meetings. Networks in the community with potential referral sources by building relationships and conducting trainings to help them deal more effectively with the challenges of meeting the needs of the expectant client Develops and maintains relationships with referring organizations by empowering them to share the adoption well and to make relational referral. Adoption Specialist Assists the agency to recruit, enroll, maintain, and work with prospective adoptive parents in processing an adoptive placement Adheres to excellent social service standards and practice in compliance with Lifeline’s Core Values and Ministry Goals through consistent support, training and development Provides professional assessment of interpersonal relationships, family dynamics and environment stresses and support, and mental health status to conduct home studies for available programs that may or may not include any of the following: domestic adoption, international adoption, foster care, foster care adoption, or Harbor Families Assures all paperwork and documentation complies with appropriate state and/or international country’s standards Ensures that all information needed to complete the placement or adoption record is well-documented, completed and on file Schedules/completes post-adoption/placement visits after placement of child and provides direct client evaluation and intervention Implementing quality case management, works with clients until they receive placement, helping individuals solve and manage challenges in their adoption process, including fielding questions, following up with phone calls, and completing all applicable paperwork and communication necessary Provides consultation and education for clients/families on the nature of domestic adoption, international adoption, foster care adoption or foster care placement Practice casework with social work ethical standards as established by the agency, through regular attendance at training and meetings. Assisting the appropriate program directors, supervisors, managers and coordinators with various tasks assigned in process of any above described programs. Helps with informational meetings with the goals of family recruitment or church partnerships Completing home assessments for contract couples as assigned and needed using the same standards of assessment and client-centered consultation mentioned above Other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive team representative Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social work (preferred) or a related human services field (whichever is required by State)

Experience:

No experience needed except where required by

State Licensure:

Not required unless required by State; Social Work licensure, strongly preferred

Other:

Must lift at least 25lbs, must have reliable transportation

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a home office environment May require travel throughout the state Posted 12/2/221/2/2025