Adoption Specialist Job Fairmont area,West Virginia USA,Social Work

Position Summary

Necco has an opportunity for a career as an Adoption Specialist. This role is responsible for guiding children, foster families, and adoptive families through the adoption and permanency process. The Adoption Specialist ensures safe, ethical, and timely placements by conducting assessments, coordinating services, and providing ongoing support from intake through post-adoption stabilization. This role works directly with children and foster parents across home, school, office, and community settings to support permanency outcomes and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

Case Management & Permanency Planning

Conduct home studies and assessments for prospective adoptive families
Participate in referral matching and placement planning to ensure best-fit outcomes for children
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and adoption plans
Support children and foster families throughout placement, transition, and post-adoption adjustment
Coordinate services including behavioral health, medical care, education, and independent living supports
Maintain regular contact with children and families in accordance with state and licensure requirements
Facilitate service meetings with families, guardians, schools, and community partners
Ensure timely and appropriate discharge planning, including aftercare referrals

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Complete required Medicaid and service documentation in accordance with state and company standards
Prepare reports, court documentation, and adoption-related materials
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation requirements
Monitor documentation, safety plans, and medication logs to ensure regulatory adherence

Collaboration & Team Support

Partner with courts, attorneys, state agencies, and community providers to support adoption processes
Serve as a liaison between Necco, foster families, and external stakeholders
Provide guidance, training, and ongoing support to foster and adoptive families
Support team continuity by assisting with caseload transitions and mentoring new staff
Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational priorities

Training & Outreach

Educate prospective and current families on adoption processes, trauma-informed care, and parenting strategies
Facilitate orientation sessions, trainings, and support groups
Represent Necco in community outreach and recruitment efforts

Crisis & On-Call Support

Participate in on-call rotation to support children and foster families
Respond to and document critical incidents in accordance with policy
Report concerns related to safety, abuse, neglect, or non-compliance immediately
Ensure all incidents are documented and communicated within required time frames

Position Qualifications

Minimum of 21 years of age
Current LSW or LPC or Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (OH, KY, GA)
Bachelor's degree with field experience of 2 years (WV)
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Tennessee)
The degree must be supplemented by at least 7 hours in behavioral sciences, such as social work, psychology, and sociology
One year of casework experience can be substituted for the 7 hours
Minimum of 2 years experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems
Knowledge of adoption laws, child welfare systems, and family dynamics
Valid Driver’s License
Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100
Organizational, and Written/Oral Communications skills
Must have the skills necessary to navigate and execute several software systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, databases, Electronic Health Records, dashboards)
Successful completion of all required Criminal Background checks and drug screenings per state and company regulations
Ability to adhere to scheduled and unplanned deadlines
Willingness to travel and attend training
Successful completion of all required training pertaining to job

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

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