Post Adoption Social Worker (Full Time)

Post Adoption Social Worker (Full Time) Children's Home Society of Virginia (CHS) Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $50,000

• $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Mileage reimbursement Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Work from home Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Foster care system Trauma-informed care Collaboration Event planning Driver's License Working with children Case worker experience Working with foster children Tolerance for ambiguity Social work adoption processes Receptiveness to feedback Full Job Description

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

Children's Home Society of Virginia (CHSVA) is a full-service, private, nonprofit, non-sectarian licensed child-placing agency. Our agency's programs support CHSVA's mission to build strong, permanent families and lifelong relationships for Virginia's at-risk children and youth. Through our post-adoption program, we are committed to providing high-quality, personalized support services for children and families starting at the adoptive placement through finalization and beyond. Throughout the lifetime of adoption, children and their families are impacted by loss, grief, identify, attachment, and trauma. Our well-rounded program is designed to meet the individual needs of each child and family—from advocacy to respite—with the goal of building strong, permanent families. Full-time benefits include medical insurance (with up to a 90% employer contribution to the employee premium), dental insurance, vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching after one year, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, life/disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Pay commensurate with qualifications. CHSVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Post Adoption Social Worker will provide trauma-informed and best practice clinical services to adoptive families and their children in the Regional Consortium for Post Adoption Services and surrounding areas to prevent adoption disruptions and dissolutions. This includes increasing their sense of support, increasing knowledge and ability to work through the adoption process, and improving family dynamics. This is a full-time hybrid position. Standard hours are 8:30am

• 4:30pm, Monday
• Friday, but the role entails periodic evening and weekend responsibilities to best serve our clients.

Work may be performed at our Richmond office (at least three days per week), remotely (i.e. work from home), and at various locations/events in Northern Virginia (a few times per month, no overnights). Business travel to Northern Virginia will be in our agency vehicle, or in the social worker's personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND

EXPECTATIONS, include but are not limited to:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower those who are experiencing disabilities or medical limitations with the tools needed to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Parent Coaching:

Develop clinical parent coaching service goals for families with adoptive placements or finalized adoptions to increase the likelihood of successful placements and reduce the child's emotional and behavioral challenges; Implement trauma-informed parenting strategies on a weekly to biweekly basis, both in person and on the phone in order to achieve service goals; Prepare and maintain records of contacts and services provided to families, and evaluate effectiveness of efforts in order to utilize time and efforts effectively; Develop relationships with families allowing for recruitment of new clients and retention of current clients;

Family Engagement:

Refer families to appropriate services and programs and advocate on behalf of families' needs; Serve as a liaison and guide when dealing with agencies and processes involved in an adoption such as, but not limited to: Department of Social Services (DSS), Child Protective Services (CPS), Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), therapists, schools, doctors, Guardian Ad Litems (GAL); Assist local department of social services (LDSS) workers with coordination services to minimize fragmentation of care, reduce barriers, and link children and adoptive families with appropriate services to ensure comprehensive, continuous access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services appropriate to the needs of the child; Create opportunities for adoptive families to expand their adoptive network of support through peer support activities and other support opportunities; Assist with monitoring and maintaining the agency's online support group for adoptive families

Education & Training:

Provide opportunities for families and children to increase their knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding adoption by providing trainings and individualized psycho-education; Assist with planning and conducting adoptive parent training classes; Assist in the development of post adoption resource materials; Maintain statistical information for program outcomes, training, and family engagement in order to assess effectiveness and customer satisfaction;

Respite and Peer Support:

Implement activities in order to provide respite to adoptive families and age-appropriate therapeutic activities related to adoption for adopted children; Participate in the planning and implementation of respite and peer support events as outlined by the grant;

Outreach:

Provide the public with general information about adoption services and specifically about the post adoption program, accomplished through public outreach events and program orientations; Represent the agency in the community and interagency meetings as needed;

Other:

Submit service activity and client demographic reports to Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) pursuant to Regional Consortium funding requirements; Carry the CHSVA "emergency cell phone" at designated times during the year; Uphold strict confidentiality in dealing with sensitive, proprietary, restricted, and private information, including client information, trade secrets, and CHSVA business information; Maintain professional relationships with CHSVA clients, including children, youth, and families, by establishing and upholding appropriate boundaries; Other duties as assigned.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the agency.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of the impact of trauma on child and youth development. Knowledge of the adoption process, impact, and that it is a lifelong process. Knowledge of childhood development and the effects of attachment. Knowledge of the foster care system in Virginia and how it operates. Knowledge of agency, State, and Federal rules and regulations as they relate to adoption and foster care. Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care. Knowledge of the process for Virginia Enhanced Maintenance Assessment Tool (VEMAT), Individualized Education Program (IEP), finalization, and subsidy negotiation. Skills in interviewing, counseling, and communicating in order to facilitate effective interactions with customers. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and virtual communication platforms (i.e. Zoom). Skilled at collaborating with clients, staff, and professionals in the community. Understanding of other supportive agencies and services in the capture area. Excellent communication and follow-up skills. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Ability to work independently but answer to many people. Ability to tolerate ambiguity. Ability to communicate and build relationships with a variety of internal and external customers. Ability to grow as the program and position grow. Ability to present the program to others in clear and meaningful manner. Ability to anticipate project needs, determine work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision. Ability to respond and provide feedback in a supportive, empathetic, and professional manner to meet the needs of adoptive families. Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team. Ability to assess a family's needs and develop service plans to address those needs by direct service or referral. Ability to develop and cultivate inclusive and equitable working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including those of all ages, races, colors, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, ethnicities, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In a typical workday, this position involves:

Sitting:

up to 8 hours at one time and up to 8 total hours during an 8-hour day

Standing:

up to 4 hours at one timeand up to 4 total hours during an 8-hour day

Walking:

up to 1 hour at one time and up to 2 total hours during an 8-hour day

Lifting:

0 lbs continuously, 1 lb frequently, 50 lbs occasionally

Carrying:

0 lbs continuously, 1 lb frequently, 50 lbs occasionally Positioning

• Bending (waist level): Occasionally Positioning

• Squatting:

  Occasionally Positioning

• Kneeling:

  Occasionally Positioning
• Climbing (ladders): Never Positioning
• Twisting (waist level): Occasionally Positioning

• Crawling:

  Never Positioning

• Balancing:

  Occasionally Positioning
• Climbing (stairs): Occasionally Hand use
• Simple grasping: Frequently Hand use
• Power grasping: Occasionally Hand use

• Pushing & Pulling:

  Occasionally Hand use
• Fine manipulation: Frequently Hand use

• Keyboarding:

  Frequently Reaching
• Above shoulder level: Occasionally Reaching
• At waist level: Occasionally Reaching
• Below waist level:

Occasionally Definitions:

Continuously = 6

• 8 hours in an 8-hour day or 60 times per hour. Frequently = 3
• 6 hours in an 8-hour day or up to 12
• 60 times per hour. Occasionally = Up to 3 hours in an 8-hour day or 1
• 12 times per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR master's degree in a related field (i.e. counseling, psychology, sociology, education, human services, criminal justice, etc.) from an accredited college or university. Three years of experience providing casework services to children and families. An in-depth understanding of trauma-informed care. Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and services of Children's Home Society of Virginia, including a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Acceptable driving record and adequate auto insurance.•

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at CHSVA, where employment is based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of age, race, traits historically associated with race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Our goal is to maintain a working environment that provides its employees with a fair and professional growth opportunity in which all employees can enjoy the richness and productivity that a diverse workforce provides. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY CHSVA

is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect, civility, and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. The Agency expects that all working relationships will be cooperative, business-like and free of bias, prejudice and harassment. CHSVA has

ZERO TOLERANCE

for any form of discrimination or harassment by any employee or any third parties over which we have control. Employees found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate corrective action up to and including termination.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY CHSVA

values all employees' contributions and wishes to create an inclusive environment where employees experiencing disabilities can readily and efficiently request and receive reasonable accommodations to help them succeed in our organization. A reasonable accommodation's primary function is to empower those who are experiencing disabilities with the tools that make performing the essential functions of their job possible; providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. The following policy complies with applicable federal, state, and local disability related regulations. Interactive Process CHSVA is committed to process requests for reasonable accommodations in a prompt and efficient manner. Individuals who feel they need an accommodation should contact their manager or an authorized HR representative to obtain the requisite forms for Accommodation Requests and Medical Certification, which the individual (and/or their physician or health care provider), must complete and return as indicated. This information will be maintained by Human Resources in a confidential manner and will be shared only with those in the Agency who have a need to know. Once the completed forms are returned, the Agency will discuss possible accommodations with the employee or candidate to evaluate and determine appropriate options. If a request has been pending for longer than the employee or candidate is comfortable with, they should seek a status update from the person to whom the request was submitted. Sometimes an employee or candidate requests an accommodation that is not reasonable or necessary; that poses an "undue hardship" (i.e., too costly or disruptive) on the Agency or its employees; or that might threaten the safety of the individual who has made the request or of others. In those cases, the Agency will evaluate whether some other form of workplace accommodation may be appropriate. An employee or candidate who has questions regarding this policy, or believes that they have been discriminated against based on a disability, should consult an authorized HR representative. The Agency does not tolerate retaliation against any employee for exercising their rights under this policy.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE / SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

The Agency provides a healthy workplace and takes reasonable measures to ensure that alcohol or drug use does not jeopardize the success or safety of our operations, employees or customers. The use of drugs and alcohol is a concern when it interferes with the efficient and/or safe performance of work, including an employee's dependability. Individuals who are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol are a danger, not only to themselves, but to all those around them. Addiction to drugs and/or alcohol can also severely impact an employee's performance, increase absenteeism and unnecessarily contribute to increased medical expenses. Even in states where marijuana is legal, use of marijuana still poses a threat to employee and customer safety if it causes impairment. Employees are prohibited from having any detectable amount of marijuana present in their bodies or in their possession while reporting to work, while at work, or while on-call for work, and must be able to maintain a constant state of alertness while working. A reasonable accommodation for lawful use of cannabis oil may be made, so long as the use does not result in impairment and is pursuant to a valid written certification issued by a health care practitioner for the treatment of the employee's diagnosed condition or disease. To enforce the Agency's commitment to a drug-free workplace, the following actions are not permitted on Agency premises, in Agency vehicles or while otherwise engaged in the conduct of Agency business: Using, possessing, distributing, selling, dispensing, manufacturing, transferring, offering, furnishing or being under the influence of illegal or illicit drugs or other controlled substances (as defined under Federal, State and Local laws and regulations); or Working without notice to the immediate manager while using prescription or non-prescription drugs which may impair alertness, judgment or coordination. Drug Testing The Agency reserves the right to conduct drug and alcohol testing of all employees/applicants in the following circumstances: (1) Reasonable Suspicion; (2) Post-Accident.

Reasonable Suspicion :

If two members of the Management team have "reasonable suspicion" that an employee has a detectable amount of alcohol or drugs in their system while working, management will request that this employee be tested and corrective/disciplinary actions will be taken if test results are positive. Reasonable suspicion includes, but is not limited to: observation of behavior, such as slurred speech, unsteady walking, abrupt mood swings, breath (alcohol) or odor; needle marks, sudden nosebleeds; excessive absenteeism; declining productivity; use or possession of drug paraphernalia and/or suspicious activity indicating possible involvement with prohibited substances or alcohol.

Post-Accident :

The Agency reserves the right to require any employee involved in a work-related accident to submit to a drug test, including when the Agency's Workers' Compensation Insurance carrier requests it. Any employee who is convicted under a criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace or on Agency business must notify the Agency. Employees who violate the Agency's Substance Abuse Policy may be subject to corrective action up to and including termination.

SMOKE-FREE/TOBACCO-FREE POLICY CHSVA

is committed to a smoke-free/tobacco-free work environment. Accordingly, smoking or use of other tobacco products is not permitted inside or near any of the Agency's offices, facilities or worksites. "Tobacco products" means any lit or unlit cigarette, cigar, pipe, smokeless tobacco, and any device that emits nicotine vapor.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00

• $60,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have valid auto insurance? This is a full-time position that requires regular weekday availability and occasional evening and/or weekend hours. This role requires in-person work at our Richmond office at least three days per week and travel to various locations in Northern Virginia for meetings/family events a few times per month. Are you willing and available to work these hours and locations? How many years of experience do you have providing casework services / case management to children and families?

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23230