We’re excited to launch the NEW Alliance Job Board. This will be a place for you to find both paid job openings and volunteer positions with Alliance member organizations. Take a look around, get involved and further engage in the growing orphan care movement!
Open Positions
Olive Crest
Type of Position: Paid Position
Position Title: Spanish Speaking Adoptions Social Worker
Description
Olive Crest is seeking a Full Time Spanish Speaking Adoptions Social Worker for our Orange County Adoptions program in Santa Ana, CA.
The Social Worker works independently with adequate supervision to provide a range of services offered by Olive Crest. The Social Worker must be able to provide adoption related counseling, individual counseling to parents and children, family therapy, group leadership, educational group leadership, foster/adoptive family assessment, placement and post-placement supervision. In addition, the Social Worker must be able to do some public speaking, community education, community resource development, and represent Olive Crest as appropriate in community and other contacts.
Qualified candidates must have MSW, be fluent in Spanish and have related experience. Salary begins at $38,000 and will increase with licensure and experience.
To apply, please send a resume to hr@olivecrest.org or submit an online job application.
Website: http://www.olivecrest.org (to learn more about Olive Crest and view a complete list of current openings or submit a job application).
Download Job Description: Adoption Social Worker 2
Bright Hope
Type of Position: Paid Position
Position Title: Partner Developer – Haiti
Description: This position is located in Pignon, Haiti. It works in and with the local Haitian Christian church. The pay is a combination of self-funded and Bright Hope-funded income. The position oversees the discovery, coordination and administration of all aspects of partners and projects in the field and provides updates and reports to Bright Hope to make informative field decisions that align with the Bright Hope’s mission and vision. Partnership developing includes regular visitations and communications to partners to help in project planning, organizing, supporting, quality control, reporting, and coordination of the transfer of funds. The Partnership Developer must affirm Bright Hope’s Belief Statement and model the evangelical Christian faith, as described HERE.
Contact: human.resources@brighthope.org
Website: http://brighthope.org
Download Job Description: Partner Developer – Haiti
America World Adoption Association
Type of Position: Paid Position
Position Title: Texas Case Manager
Description: America World Adoption Association, an evangelical Christian non-profit international adoption agency, is seeking an adoption Case Manager to work in the Houston and Austin area on a part-time, as-needed basis.
Responsibilities include conducting/supervising home studies and post placements; conducting home study orientation meetings and training for families; conducting training for home study coordinators; assisting public relations managers with adoption fellowship groups and seminars as needed; meeting with families in the office or at the family’s home during or after business hours; setting up a network of as-needed social workers to conduct home studies and post placements with families. The qualified candidate is a committed believer in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible, has dynamic skills to communicate with prospective families the blessing of adoption, is thorough and complete in dealing with all issues and problems, is a self-starter and able to follow through on tasks, has excellent verbal/written communication skills, and has basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
Master’s degree in Social Work or human services/child welfare field preferred with at least two years’ experience in adoption social work or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field combined with four years’ experience in adoption social work. Highest preference will be given to applicants who are Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrators (LCPA)
Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter, resume, and Statement of Faith** to humanresources@awaa.org
Contact: humanresources@awaa.org
Website: http://www.awaa.org (**Please visit our website’s Careers page to learn about what the Statement of Faith entails.)
America World Adoption Assn.
Type of Position: Paid Position
Position Title: Director of Post Adoption
Description: America World Adoption Association, a Christian non-profit international adoption agency based in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Post Adoption to work out of the Corporate office.
Responsibilities include managing post adoption services for America World clients throughout the country; analyzing and proactively following up on all post adoption reports where concerns are expressed; following up with families on any potential concerns; assisting Affiliate Directors of Social Services in securing post adoption resources for families in their states; providing counseling for families considering disruption; developing and providing ongoing training covering common adoption issues for families; researching and establishing strategic partnerships for post adoption ventures including workshops, conferences, etc.; other duties as assigned.
The qualified candidate is a believer in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible, has dynamic skills to communicate with and support adoptive families, is thorough and complete in dealing with all issues and problems, is a self-starter and able to follow through on tasks, has excellent oral/written communication skills, and has basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Required: MSW (or master’s degree in related field) with at least three years’ experience in adoption social work. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with families in the post adoption phase.
Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter, resume, and Statement of Faith** in .pdf or .doc format to humanresources@awaa.org.
Contact: humanresources@awaa.org
Website: http://www.awaa.org (**Please visit our website’s Careers page to learn about what the Statement of Faith entails.)
VisionTrust International
Type of Position:Paid Position
Position Title: Finance Assistant
Description: This position will support the ministry by completing daily tasks related to the processing of incoming donations. He/she will often provide the first contact with VisionTrust donors, vendors, and potential partners.
Personal Responsibilities:
1. Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This involves being a consistent witness of Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of the ministry. Refrains from any conduct that may bring the ministry into question and faithfully upholds the ministry in prayer.
2. Be an advocate for ministry and children in poverty. This involves raising awareness and challenging those within one’s sphere of influence to greater involvement.
Task Responsibilities:
• Incoming Mail Processing: Process incoming mail, photo copy donations, and create bank deposit slip according to Finance procedures.
• Batching and Receipting: Process donation batches in the VTI database on a daily basis, identify odd or special items that need attention during receipting, prepare cover sheet for proofing, print and mail receipts according to Finance protocol.
• Donor Contact: Create donor letters / emails / telephone calls regarding financial transactions as directed by Finance protocol to include proper documentation of interactions in Constituent cards.
• Donor Research: Research donation history in cooperation with other departments, provide accurate information based on the VTI database, hard copy documents, and other software applications.
• Filing: Maintain corporate finance files (current, and archive files).
• Database Maintenance: Update, correct, and create new contacts in the ministry’s database.
• Receptionist: Handle all inbound calls and visitors to VisionTrust as needed.
Knowledge, Ability and Skills Required:
1. A close walk with God; wise consistent behavior and leadership based on Biblical Christian values.
2. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to VisionTrust International’s ministry.
3. Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to prioritize.
4. A positive attitude, cooperative spirit, able to receive and give constructive feedback.
5. Present oneself professionally to guests and callers.
6. Be a team player and willing to meet varied staff and donor expectations.
7. Able to manage multiple, varied tasks with flexibility.
8. Computer experience in Microsoft Office.
9. Excellent interpersonal, phone and relationship building skills.
10. Excellent organizational skills with consistent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills.
11. Cash handling and/or bookkeeping experience.
Working Conditions:
Position category is full-time, exempt. This position requires a set work schedule of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday. There is a ½ hour lunch period built into each work day.
The Donation Processor will report directly to the Vice Presiden5, serve within the Shared Services department, be cross trained in certain areas of Finance as he/she develops, and participate in special projects as directed by the ministry’s officers.
Contact: HR@VisionTrust.org
Website: http://www.visiontrust.org
Family Connections Christian Adoptions
Type of Position: Paid Position
Position Title: Adoption Social Worker
Description: Adoption Social Worker (Oceanside) See one page job overview
Contact: Human Resources Manager
Website: http://www.fcadoptions.org
Download Job Description: Adoption Social Worker
Academia La Providencia
Type of Position: Volunteer Opportunity
Position Title: Math and Science Teacher
Description: La Providencia is a bilingual school that is part of Providence World Ministries. PWM works in Aquas del Padre, Honduras providing orphan care, bilingual education and health and nutrition to orphans and children at risk in the community. We are looking for a teacher to start Feb 2012 – December 2012. The position is for a math/science teacher for Grades 1 – 3. They are required to be a committed Christian, with a primary teaching qualification.
Contact Email: kmarrow@providenceworldministries.org
Website: http://providenceworldministries.org/
Lifeline Children’s Services
Type of Position: Paid Position
Position Title: Foster Care Social Worker
Description:
1. Conducts home studies for families seeking foster care licensing through the agency.
2. Handles annual renewals and biannual minimum standards (home) visits.
3. Builds relationships with DHR case workers and supervisors and manages placement requests from DHR.
4. Seeks supervision and backup on decisions in accordance with agency policy.
5. Provides ongoing support, counseling, and advocacy for foster families.
6. Provides treatment plans for all children that come into the care of a foster family assigned to the worker.
7. Provides support for the foster child and foster family by attending placements, ISP meetings, and court hearings when needed.
8. Provides support for the foster family by communicating with the social worker at DHR, the county DHR office, and various resources as needed.
9. Helps manage all respite requests from foster families.
10. Helps provide GPS classes for interested foster families.
11. Aggressively pursues assistance and help for foster families and the overall foster care program. This includes building community awareness regarding the program.
12. Helps recruit families for the foster care program that will volunteer in various capacities.
13. Available to attend foster parent support groups and foster parent gatherings/events hosted by Lifeline.
14. Must be willing to work in a “team” atmosphere with other workers in the foster care department.
Contact Email: cathy.johnson@lifelineadoption.org
Website: http://lifelineadoption.org/
Olive Crest
Type of Position: Paid Position
Position Title: Adoption Supervisor
Description: The Social Worker works independently with adequate supervision to provide a range of services offered by Olive Crest. The Social Worker must be able to provide adoption related counseling, individual counseling to parents and children, family therapy, group leadership, educational group leadership, foster/adoptive family assessment, placement and post-placement supervision. In addition, the Social Worker must be able to do some public speaking, community education, community resource development, and represent Olive Crest as appropriate in community and other contacts.
To Apply: please send a resume to hr@olivecrest.org or complete a job application at www.olivecrest.org/careers
Download Job Description: Adoption Supervisor
Olive Crest
Type of Position: Paid Position (Full Time)
Position Title: Supervising Case Manager
Program: Safe Families for Children
Location: Bellevue, WA
Description: Provide supervision and training for SFFC volunteer family coaches serving in each of the partner churches. This involves the recruitment and training of family coaches, supervision of counseling or social work interns from local graduate school programs and acting as point person for working with families in crisis.
Requirements: Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Counseling or related. Experience supervising paraprofessionals and interaction with volunteers within the church community preferred.
To Apply: please send a resume to hr@olivecrest.org or complete a job application at www.olivecrest.org/careers
Download Job Description: Safe Families Case Coach Supervisor
Olive Crest
Type of Position: Paid Position (Full Time)
Position Title: Adoptions Social Worker
Program: Adoptions
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Description: The Social Worker works independently with adequate supervision to provide a range of services offered by Olive Crest. The Social Worker must be able to provide adoption related counseling, individual counseling to parents and children, family therapy, group leadership, educational group leadership, foster/adoptive family assessment, placement and post-placement supervision. In addition, the Social Worker must be able to do some public speaking, community education, community resource development, and represent Olive Crest as appropriate in community and other contacts.
Requirements: Qualified candidates should have an MSW and at least one year of experience with Adoptions, Foster Care or Counseling. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
To Apply: please send a resume to hr@olivecrest.org or complete a job application at www.olivecrest.org/careers
Download Job Description: Adoption Social Worker 3
