Job Bank


 


Positions available with Joint Council
 


Be a State Coordinator or Committee Member for the Families for Orphans Coalition

            State Coordinator and Committee Member application
            Apply by August 6, 2010 to assist Joint Council in encouraging Congressional officers to support the Families for Orphans Act

Intern for a semester or a year with Joint Council

     See the descriptions linked to the available positions below.

             Conference Internship
· September 2010 - May 2011
             Membership Internship
· September 2010 - May 2011
             Fundraising and Viral Marketing Internship
· Fall 2010
             Website and Technology Internship
· Fall 2010
             Education and Research Internship
· Fall 2010
             General Administration Internship
· Fall 2010

Volunteer with Joint Council

     Interested in using your time and talents to ensure that children grow up in a permanent, safe, and loving family?  Volunteer with Joint Council.  Fill out our volunteer application!
 

 

Positions available at our Member Organizations

From time to time, our member agencies seek qualified adoption professionals for their staff. Joint Council posts these available positions as a service to our members. Please direct all correspondence directly to the agency in question. Joint Council members wishing to post a listing on this site should email jcics@jcics.org with the pertinent information. 

Position Available · Organization/ Agency · Date of Posting


Director of Operations · Dillon International · 6/8/10
Assistant Director & Home Study Worker
· Spence-Chapin ·  2/22/10
Social Worker · Children's Home Society and Family Services · 2/1/10
Contract Adoption Coordinator · Welcome House of Pearl S. Buck International · 10/21/09
Program Manager (FT/Temp)
· Welcome House of Pearl S. Buck International ·  10/21/09
Licensed MSW in NC
· Christian World Adoption · 8/11/2009
Child Welfare Worker for Adoption Program · Glenkirk · 8/3/2009
 

 

Dillon International
8 June 2010

Director of Operations
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dillon International is seeking a Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership to analyze and oversee programs in support of intercountry adoptions and ensure alignment with Buckner International’s mission, vision and core values. The jobholder must demonstrate operational competence for continued program development. This position will assist in the development and implementation of plans to meet the overall goals and objectives of the organization. This position requires in depth understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally associated with a Master’s Degree with knowledge in personnel management and two years of experience in children’s services or a Doctorate with knowledge in personnel management and one year of experience in children’s services. Master’s Degree in a related field required. Minimum 5 years prior related experience in the professional delivery of intercountry adoption services required. Minimum 5 years prior related experience delivering administrative responsibilities required.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to resume@buckner.org. You may also view the full job posting on our website at www.buckner.org. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer.

Spence-Chapin
22 February 2010

Exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children.  Spence-Chapin (www.spence-chapin.org) is currently hiring for 2 positions in our International Adoption Department.

Assistant Director: 
Candidate will serve in a leadership capacity as part of a dedicated team of child welfare professionals at a respected, non-for-profit adoption agency in Manhattan with more than 100 years of experience in the adoption community.  They will supervise the NYC based coordinators of our intercountry adoption programs in Eastern Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, and play a significant role in the growth and maintenance of our overseas programs.  In addition, they participate in outreach for prospective adoptive parents.

 MSW with LCSW or LCSW-eligible in NY with at least 5 years of post graduate experience as well as supervisory, adoption or other child welfare experience required.  International exposure and work with orphans overseas a plus.  Position requires excellent organizational, clinical, written and oral communication skills and ability to undertake some overseas travel.

Home Study Worker
Applicant will work closely with adoptive parents preparing and assessing them for international adoption, guiding them through the complex bureaucratic process, providing education, and post adoption support and supervision. 

Licensed or license eligible MSW with at least 3 years of post graduate experience required.  Adoption or other child welfare experience preferred. Fluency in Spanish a plus. 

Please mail resume and salary requirement to Spence-Chapin, Human Resources Department, 410 East 92nd Street, New York, NY  10128, or fax to (212) 360-0269, or e-mail to wmcfarlane@spence-chapin.org

Children's Home Society and Family Services
February 1, 2010
Social Worker

This position would office out of Silver Spring, Maryland. This position will be responsible for overseeing the adoption process with families including (but not limited to) conducting home studies, acting as a liaison with Country Specialists, and providing post-placement supervision. Duties include development and facilitation of educational and support groups. Attend conferences and act as representative of the Agency as an active member of MCFA, JCICS. Provide Home Study visits and provide other post-adoption support to families. Maintain essential documentation and record maintenance. Caseload would be spread over Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. This position is Full-Time.

More information about this job and application instructions can be found here.

Welcome House of Pearl S. Buck International
Updated
10/21/09
Contract Adoption Coordinator - Perkasie, PA

Pearl S. Buck International is seeking a Master's level Social Worker to work with their Welcome House Adoption Program in an Independent Contractor Position, involving service delivery to families in PA, NJ, DE, and VA. For more information, please review the position description.

Program Manager (Full time, temporary)

For a description of this position, please click here.

Christian World Adoption
Christian World Adoption is seeking Full-Time MSW licensed in NC (or that can become licensed) with experience in the field of international adoption and family counseling to work with and counsel prospective adoptive parents and staff.  Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal & written, and be able to work with a wide variety of people in a team setting.  Responsible for facilitating the case review committee and problem resolution with case managers, home study providers and clients.  Work with post-adoption to identify adjustment issues and work with dissolutions and re-adoptions.   Fax resume to Christian World Adoption 828-233-2440.

Glenkirk
Child Welfare Worker for Adoption Program

Glenkirk, a not-for-profit agency is seeking a full-time experienced Child Welfare Worker to work with over 125 families in the Adoption Program.  
 
BASIC FUNCTION: Performs home studies/licensing studies for private adoption as well as provide adoption education.  
 
SCOPE: Performs administrative duties, prepares home studies/post placement reports, provides referrals to families and keeps required records in accordance with the appropriate Department of Children and Family Services, Hague Convention Accreditation Standards and CIS guidelines. 
 
Job Duties include: 
 
-Performs home studies/licensing studies for private adoptions; responsible for making telephone contact, home visits,investigation reports, written reports, coordination with referring agency, DCFS and Hague documentation, and follow up post-placements as needed. 
 
-Maintains foster files to ensure compliance with DCFS standards. 
 
-Conducts educational sessions prospective adoptive parents as required by DCFS and COA. 
 
-Assists Coordinator with administrative duties.  
-Provides referrals to appropriate agencies for counseling.  
 
-Complies with licensing regulations of DCFS, Hague and CIS.  
 
-Performs other duties as assigned.  
- Maintains regular and consistent work attendance.

REQUIREMENTS
 
Education: Bachelor`s degree in Human service field required; Master`s degree preferred. Must meet all credentials required by DCFS and Hague Convention Accreditation Standards to perform home studies, including passing scores on 402 and Child Care Act examinations, within 60 days of hire. 
 
Experience: Proven ability to direct and maintain a program. Proven ability to write clearly. Proven ability to develop positive relationships with families. 
 
Knowledge: Knoledge of interviewing skills, computer word processing skills and time management skills. 
 
Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in written form. Ability to commute to various locations within the Chicago Metropolitan area. Ability to read written materials. Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with consumers. Ability to be certified in and implement all modules of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training. 
 
 
*Please fax your resume and salary requirements to 847-272-7350 attention Shayna Green.

Address correspondence to:
Shayna Green
Glenkirk
3504 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook IL 60062

Phone
 847-272-5111
Fax      847-272-7350 
Email   sgreen@glenkirk.org 

 

                                        Web design by Refresh Consulting, Inc.