Jewish Family Service Agency
Assistant Director of Adoptions
Jewish Family Service Agency, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
Assistant Director of Adoption Program
Department: Open Arms Adoption Agency
Reports to: Director of Adoption Program
Open Arms Adoption Agency, a program of JFSA, is licensed by the State of Nevada as a child-placing agency. The goal of the Agency’s adoption program is to provide professional adoption services; work with birth parents that are considering adoption of their children and to assist in the placement of infants in permanent family homes. To achieve this goal, there will be counseling with birth parents, consent processing, and group training sessions for pre-adoptive couples and individuals, home study screening and counseling for couples or individuals wanting to adopt, pre-placement and post-placement supervision of infants, and work with referral sources and licensed adoption facilitators and attorneys both in Nevada and out of state. The primary purpose will be to ensure the best emotional, spiritual, material, and physical needs of the individual infant.
This position offers the opportunity for growth and transition into the Director of Adoption Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Handle inquiry calls for Adoptive families and birth parents.
Assist in interviewing, assessing, and evaluating adoptive applicants and birth parents as described in the Agency’s Adoption Manual.
Provide appropriate services and coordinate with other JFSA staff or community resources on behalf of infants, birth parents, adoptive couples, and foster families as described in the Adoption Agency’s Manual.
Represent JFSA in the adoption area in the community.
Provide general support to the Director of Adoption Services.
Assist with birth parent consents, writing and filing reports to the court and adoption finalization process.
Be available after hours for birth parent contact.
Assist in marketing the Agency’s adoption program and for public relations in the area.
Attend and participate in Agency/community meetings and educational events as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of bachelor’s degree with demonstrated knowledge and experience in child welfare and adoption in the State of Nevada.
Have an active Nevada State Social Work license (LSW).
Exceptional time management skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with persons of all backgrounds and levels.
Flexible to work after-hours and on-call time.
Non-judgmental attitude and ability to handle sensitive confidential issues.
Physical Demands:
Ability to drive, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to perform push/pull movements and to lift 10 lbs. Position duties will be fulfilled in an outdoor and indoor environment.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
LSW (Required)
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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Department: Open Arms Adoption Agency
Reports to: Director of Adoption Program
Open Arms Adoption Agency, a program of JFSA, is licensed by the State of Nevada as a child-placing agency. The goal of the Agency’s adoption program is to provide professional adoption services; work with birth parents that are considering adoption of their children and to assist in the placement of infants in permanent family homes. To achieve this goal, there will be counseling with birth parents, consent processing, and group training sessions for pre-adoptive couples and individuals, home study screening and counseling for couples or individuals wanting to adopt, pre-placement and post-placement supervision of infants, and work with referral sources and licensed adoption facilitators and attorneys both in Nevada and out of state. The primary purpose will be to ensure the best emotional, spiritual, material, and physical needs of the individual infant.
This position offers the opportunity for growth and transition into the Director of Adoption Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Handle inquiry calls for Adoptive families and birth parents.
Assist in interviewing, assessing, and evaluating adoptive applicants and birth parents as described in the Agency’s Adoption Manual.
Provide appropriate services and coordinate with other JFSA staff or community resources on behalf of infants, birth parents, adoptive couples, and foster families as described in the Adoption Agency’s Manual.
Represent JFSA in the adoption area in the community.
Provide general support to the Director of Adoption Services.
Assist with birth parent consents, writing and filing reports to the court and adoption finalization process.
Be available after hours for birth parent contact.
Assist in marketing the Agency’s adoption program and for public relations in the area.
Attend and participate in Agency/community meetings and educational events as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of bachelor’s degree with demonstrated knowledge and experience in child welfare and adoption in the State of Nevada.
Have an active Nevada State Social Work license (LSW).
Exceptional time management skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with persons of all backgrounds and levels.
Flexible to work after-hours and on-call time.
Non-judgmental attitude and ability to handle sensitive confidential issues.
Physical Demands:
Ability to drive, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to perform push/pull movements and to lift 10 lbs. Position duties will be fulfilled in an outdoor and indoor environment.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
LSW (Required)
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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