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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$59,618 / year median in Alabama
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Social Worker at ACF Adoptions + Social Worker at ACF Adoptions + in Huntsville, Alabama Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Purpose:
This part-time position will be responsible for providing social work services within our ACF+ program, which is focused on finding adoptive families for children who are medically complex and/or have special needs. Responsibilities will include supporting expectant mothers and birth parents with their adoption plans, providing post placement support, and administrative support to the ACF+ Program Coordinator. Position requires the ability to work closely with team members and function independently as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support as needed Conduct initial screening, interview/background information, and options counseling. Creates prenatal care planning, monitoring, and reporting. Collaborate with expectant mother to create a birth and delivery plan. Support expectant mother during hospital stay. Coordinates match call/meeting with prospective adoptive parents. Act as a liaison with the hospital and legal team for execution of documents. Provide post placement support services for birth parent and adoptive family. Provide on-call support for expectant mothers. Exhibits the ability to consistently set and maintain professional boundaries. Documents case notes professionally and in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned.
Reports to:
ACF+
Program Coordinator and Director of Social Services Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related area of study. Minimum of 2 years experience in human services or child welfare position.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$25.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Child welfare: 2 years (Preferred)
Adoption & Foster Care Specialists:
1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Madison, AL (Limestone County)
Benefits
- Transportation
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance