Adoption Social Worker jobs in Bethlehem, PA

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Adoption Social Worker (FT)
  • Adoptions From The Heart
  • Allentown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Seeking full-time Adoption Social Worker for small Allentown, PA office of a non-profit adoption agency. Social workers provide services throughout the region and counsel pregnant women and prospective adoptive parents. Responsibilities include maintaining caseload of clients, home study evaluations, post placement visits, options counseling and community outreach. Possible evenings/weekends as needed for on-call.

    Salary based on degree and length of employment. Possibility of hybrid/remote 1 day a week after 3 months. Employees are paid for the week between Christmas-New Years while offices are closed. Only candidates who send resume, cover letter & salary req. will be considered.

    Requirements:
    • BSW required.
    • Min. 2 years child welfare experience.
    • Spanish Speaking is a strong plus.
    • Ability to work occasional weekends and at night, as required for on-call needs.
    • Valid driver's license and availability of automobile.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
    • Experience with databases, electronic files, and entering case notes.
    • Police, Child Abuse & FBI clearances required.
    Responsibilities include:

    Working with and counseling pregnant women, expecting fathers and prospective adoptive parents along with conducting home studies, post-placement visits, and outreach.

    Social Work Duties for Pregnant Women and Expecting Fathers:
    • Provide counseling and support for expecting mothers & fathers considering adoption.
    • Give pregnant people their options including adoption.
    • Share the responsibility of being available on weekends or evenings for an emergency adoption placement.
    • Accompany clients to appointments and counsel with their family, if required.
    • Assist expecting parents in making an adoption plan and select a family.
    • Work with social worker whose family is selected.
    • Arrange meetings between the two parties.
    • Obtain all medical records and background information on pregnant person and their partner.
    • Help both parties formulate an open adoption plan.
    • Complete legal paperwork with attorney.
    • Accompany clients to Court if applicable.
    Duties with Adoptive Parents:
    • Educating and evaluating prospective adoptive parents.
    • Conduct and write home study reports.
    • Conduct group educational classes for prospective adoptive parents.
    • Cooperatively conduct pre-placement meetings between birth and adoptive parents.
    • Coordinate placement and discharge of baby from the hospital.
    • Prepare legal documents for placement.
    • Follow up with supervisory visits with family after placement and prepare a report of the visits.
    • Assist with agreement with birth parents post-adoption finalization.
    • Attend Court hearing to finalize adoption.
    • Handle any requests for private adoption assistance from families seeking identified/intermediary adoptions.
    Additional Duties:
    • Attend all required meetings.
    • Represent Agency at conferences and any public event.
    • Running groups such as agency courses and support groups.
    • Review and approve reports of adoption social work independent contractors.
    • Complete monthly outreach.
    Only candidates who provide a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements will be considered.

    Personnel policies, procedures and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

    EOE

    Benefits:
    • 401(k) matching.
    • Dental insurance.
    • Health insurance.
    • Life insurance.
    • Paid time off.
    • Vision insurance.
  • 19 Days Ago

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Prep and Profile Specialist - Adoption and Foster Care
  • Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
  • Allentown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Remote Work with travel to client locations Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Senio...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Maintenance Worker
  • Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
  • Topton, PA PART_TIME
  • The Lutheran Home at Topton, A Diakon Senior Living Community- A picturesque senior living campus in northeastern Berks County, The Lutheran Home at Topton has existed since 1896. The Lutheran Home at...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Social Worker
  • Grand View Health
  • Sellersville, PA FULL_TIME
  • Schedule: Part Time, Days, Benefits-Eligible - Sat & Sun, 8:30am-5pm Responsibilities The Social Worker, MSW provides supportive and informational counseling and discharge planning to adult, pediatric...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Social Worker
  • People Powered
  • East Stroudsburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Gardens at Stroud is seeking a Social Worker to join our skilled nursing home in Stroudsburg, PA. The Social Worker is responsible for acting as a liaison and representative of the residents’ soci...
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Social Worker
  • Genesis HealthCare
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Benefits*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hard...
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Social Worker - Competitive Pay
  • Genesis Healthcare
  • East Greenville, PA
  • Social Worker Position Open at Pennsburg Manor! Apply Today & Join our Wonderful Team! Benefits *$20-$25/hour*Health, De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker - Competitive Pay
  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Red Hill, PA
  • Social Worker Position Open at Pennsburg Manor! Apply Today & Join our Wonderful Team! Benefits *$20-$25/hour*Health, De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker - Competitive Pay
  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Green Lane, PA
  • Social Worker Position Open at Pennsburg Manor! Apply Today & Join our Wonderful Team! Benefits *$20-$25/hour*Health, De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker - Competitive Pay
  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Sumneytown, PA
  • Social Worker Position Open at Pennsburg Manor! Apply Today & Join our Wonderful Team! Benefits *$20-$25/hour*Health, De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker - Great Benefits
  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Spinnerstown, PA
  • Social Worker Position Open at Pennsburg Manor! Apply Today & Join our Wonderful Team! Benefits *$20-$25/hour*Health, De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Vital Healthcare Solutions
  • Reading, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Vital HealthCare Solutions partners with Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Headway
  • Allentown, PA
  • Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Social Worker, Inpatient Unit
  • Hunterdon Healthcare
  • Flemington, NJ
  • Position#Summary Assists in patient#s adjustment to their illness/condition and adherence to the treatment plan, as well...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton counties in the Lehigh Valley region of the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, and Scranton. Of this, 55,639 were in Northampton County, and 19,343 were in Lehigh County. Bethlehem lies in the center of the Lehigh Valley, a region of 731 sq mi (1,890 km2) that is home to more than 800,000 people. Together with Allentown and Easton, the Valley embraces the All...
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Income Estimation for Adoption Social Worker jobs
$35,616 to $48,263
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

Adoption Social Worker
Assists parents with the process of terminating parental rights, including scheduling court hearings and accompanying parents to hearings.
August 21, 2022
Evaluate and assess a child/NMD for placement and continued placement, as well as place children/NMDs in resource families.
September 26, 2022
Completes Family Assessment, Service Goal Attainment Treatment Guide, Termination Summary, and daily case notes.
February 20, 2023
Facilitates adoption placement signings, post placement supervision visits and related reports, addendums to SAFE assessments as required.
February 26, 2023
Attends all court hearings and provides direct testimony regarding case progress, services rendered to children and families, and makes recommendations regarding placement.
April 09, 2023
Attend court hearings and proceedings, panel reviews and other such activities affecting the welfare of a child in care, while maintaining regular contact with the DFCS case manager.
April 11, 2023
Provides information and links to available community resources to birthparents wishing to change from their plan for adoption, choosing instead to parent.
April 13, 2023