Contract Social Worker - Birth Parent Services & Outreach
Case Management & Advocacy +1·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timePhoenix, AZ, USA$35 - $40 /hrIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
A minimum of two years of MSW experience or similar experience is preferred.
An Arizona license to practice social work is preferred.
A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
At least one year of counseling experience is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Experience with database platforms and entering case notes is required.
Demonstrated clinical experience is required.
Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines are required.
The ability to multitask, execute tasks, follow through thoroughly, and attend to detail is required.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.
Regular travel across Northern Arizona and surrounding communities is required.
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue outreach, networking, training, presentation, and partnership opportunities throughout Northern Arizona to increase awareness of Spence-Chapin's free services among expectant and new parents considering their options for their baby or young child.
Develop and maintain relationships with potential referral sources, including hospitals, healthcare providers, social service organizations, tribal and community organizations, and other relevant community partners.
Represent Spence-Chapin at community events, resource fairs, conferences, networking meetings, and other professional and community gatherings.
Provide educational presentations and training to healthcare professionals, social service providers, community partners, and other referral sources on options counseling, adoption planning, and Spence-Chapin's services.
Maintain regular communication and follow-up with referral sources to strengthen partnerships and support appropriate referrals to Spence-Chapin.
Provide direct client services requiring sound clinical judgment, assessment skills, and knowledge of adoption and social work practice.
Provide options counseling and adoption planning services to pregnant and postpartum individuals considering adoption for their newborn or young child.
Meet with clients in hospitals, homes, and other community settings as needed to provide timely and accessible services.
Coordinate with hospitals and other professionals involved in a client's care, including facilitating the discharge of infants to prospective adoptive parents or to Spence-Chapin's Interim Care Program, as appropriate.
Assess clients' needs and provide referrals to appropriate community resources and services outside of Spence-Chapin.
Gather relevant biopsychosocial information, complete assessments, and prepare thorough client histories and case documentation.
Educate clients about the adoption process and support them in developing individualized adoption plans, including hospital plans, consideration and selection of adoptive families, review of legal documents, and planning for ongoing post-surrender contact.
Support clients throughout the adoption process, including adoptive family matching, placement planning, and, when applicable, reunification of infants with their birth families.
Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive case documentation in accordance with Spence-Chapin policies and applicable state requirements.
Desired Qualifications
An MSW from an accredited school of social work, or a related degree, is preferred.
Experience in adoption and/or pregnancy counseling is preferred.
Experience working with domestic violence, mental illness, homelessness, foster care, and substance abuse is a plus.
Title: Contract Social Worker, Birth Parent Services and Outreach, Northern Arizona Reports to: Manager, Adoption Services Department: Domestic Adoption
Primary Purpose Spence-Chapin is seeking a dedicated independent contractor based in Northern Arizona to provide counseling and support to birth parents considering a voluntary adoption plan for their child, while also developing relationships with professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations that may serve as referral sources for Spence-Chapin. This role combines direct client services, community outreach, and fieldwork, with a focus on increasing awareness of Spence-Chapin’s adoption services throughout Northern Arizona through networking, training, presentations, and participation in community events. The contractor will also provide options counseling and adoption planning services to expectant and new parents. This is a field-based, independent contractor position requiring regular travel throughout Northern Arizona and surrounding rural communities. The compensation rate is $35-40 per hour.
Spence-Chapin is a non-profit organization that provides adoption services in Arizona, New York, and New Jersey. At Spence-Chapin, we believe that every child deserves a family, and we work tirelessly to advocate for children in need of a permanent, loving home. Over our history, Spence-Chapin has served more than 30,000 children, women, and families through our main program areas: Comprehensive Domestic and International Adoption Programs; Birth Parent Services; Well-being Services; and International Humanitarian Aid through programs like our Granny Program to support children living in orphanages overseas.
Our work is made possible by the dedicated individuals on our staff. At Spence-Chapin we find joy in celebrating each other, our co-workers, and our clients. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity to strengthen the vibrancy of our community. We celebrate a culture of excellence, inclusivity, compassion, flexibility, and support. Being part of the Spence-Chapin team is being part of a legacy, which for more than 115 years has provided critical services to children, women, and families around the world.
Key Performance Indicators Community Outreach
Identify and pursue outreach, networking, training, presentation, and partnership opportunities throughout Northern Arizona to increase awareness of Spence-Chapin's free services among expectant and new parents who are considering their options for their baby or young child
Develop and maintain relationships with potential referral sources, including hospitals, healthcare providers, social service organizations, tribal and community organizations, and other relevant community partners
Represent Spence-Chapin at community events, resource fairs, conferences, networking meetings, and other professional and community gatherings
Provide educational presentations and training to healthcare professionals, social service providers, community partners, and other referral sources on options counseling, adoption planning, and Spence-Chapin's services.
Maintain regular communication and follow-up with referral sources to strengthen partnerships and support appropriate referrals to Spence-Chapin
Counseling and Case Management
Provide direct client services that require the use of sound clinical judgment, assessment skills, and knowledge of adoption and social work practice
Provide options counseling and adoption planning services to pregnant and postpartum individuals considering adoption for their newborn or young child
Meet with clients in hospitals, homes, and other community settings as needed to provide timely and accessible services
Coordinate with hospitals and other professionals involved in a client's care, including facilitating the discharge of infants to prospective adoptive parents or to Spence-Chapin's Interim Care Program, as appropriate
Assess clients' needs and provide referrals to appropriate community resources and services outside of Spence-Chapin
Gather relevant bio-psycho-social information, complete assessments, and prepare thorough client histories and case documentation
Educate clients about the adoption process and support them in developing individualized adoption plans, including hospital plans, consideration and selection of adoptive families, review of legal documents, and planning for ongoing post-surrender contact
Support clients throughout the adoption process, including adoptive family matching, placement planning, and, when applicable, reunification of infants with their birth families
Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive case documentation in accordance with Spence-Chapin policies and applicable state requirements
Education & Experience
MSW from an accredited school of social work, or related degree preferred
A minimum of two years MSW experience, or similar experience preferred
Arizona license to practice social work preferred
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Experience in adoption and/or pregnancy counseling preferred; must have at least one year counseling
Technical Skills
MS Office - Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with database platforms and entering case notes
Key Competencies
Demonstrated clinical experience
Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to multitask; strong execution skills; thorough follow through and attention to detail
Strong analytical skills; critical thinking and problem solving
Experience working with domestic violence mental illness, homelessness, foster care, and substance abuse a plus
Regular travel across Northern Arizona and surrounding communities will be required
Please submit cover letter with required hourly rate and resume.
This description is not intended to detail every aspect of your job/duties or list every task you may perform. It is provided as a general overview of the responsibilities and skills required to do this job successfully.