Adoption Social Worker

Koinonia Family Services is seeking qualified individuals to join our team as part-time Adoption Social Workers for our Private Adoption Program. This is a remote position, typically requiring travel to provide services within 2+ hours of various service areas throughout the state of California, including Placer County, Sacramento County, San Francisco County, Stanislaus County, Kern County, San Diego County, and Ventura County.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Make a difference: Your work will directly impact the lives of abused and neglected children, fostering hope and healing.
• Mission-driven work: Help create permanent, loving homes by supporting adoptive families, expectant and/or relinquishing parents, and children through the entire adoption process.
• Competitive pay for completed home study assessments and other work opportunities, commensurate with education and experience.
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan participation
• Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel.

The hours are flexible based on availability. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive to meet families to provide in-person services, which may include a service area of two or more hours.
• Complete adoption home studies in accordance with Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) and agency standards.
• When time allows and when needed, assist the local Foster Family Agency (FFA) offices with Resource Family Approval (RFA) assessments.
• Conduct clinical assessments for prospective adoptive individuals and couples, as well as for stepparents desiring to adopt (if licensed) or legal guardians.
• Provide professional training, preparation, and support to adoptive families.
• Offer post-placement supervision, including in-home visits and written reports.
• If in agreement to do so, deliver birth parent support services, including adoption counseling, emotional support, and facilitating the legal advisement and relinquishment processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and documentation.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or closely related behavioral science field
• Experience in the field of foster care and/or adoption
• Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) trained
• Knowledge of Community Care Licensing adoption regulations and adoption program practices
• Excellent assessment, counseling, and case management skills
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and time management abilities
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Join Our Team:

At Koinonia Family Services, we are committed to creating a supportive, mission-driven workplace where employees feel valued and connected to the work they do. In our recent employee climate survey, 98% of staff reported strong teamwork with their coworkers, and 97% said their supervisors treat them with respect. Employees also reported a strong connection to our mission and a clear understanding of how their work contributes to helping children and families.

Our staff consistently report that they are treated with dignity and respect and feel supported by their teams and supervisors. As a trauma-informed organization, we emphasize collaboration, professional support, and a person-centered approach to care. If you are looking for meaningful work with a team that cares deeply about each other and the youth and families we serve, we invite you to join us in bringing hope and healing to children, youth and families.

Important Note:

Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. Social Workers are responsible for tasks such as attending in-person meetings, and engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.