Adoption Social Worker

NEON

Adoption Social Worker representing Holt International in the community and providing services throughout the adoption process. Collaborating with families and teams to ensure successful adoption outcomes.

Posted 6/25/2026part-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determines a family’s ability and capacity to parent an adopted child by conducting pre-home study meetings as requested, reviewing and assessing agency-requested information, evaluating the family’s knowledge and perceptions of adoption, teaching adoption education courses as needed, and conducting psycho-social assessments of family members.
Contributes to the delivery of high-quality adoption services by producing adoption home studies and post placement reports that comply with provided guidelines and meet current agency, state, country and USCIS requirements.
Provides support and case management of all assigned families by maintaining quarterly contacts throughout process, communicating information to the family, referring family to appropriate community support systems when necessary and documenting all correspondence in Holt’s database.
Prepares family for travel and assists with post placement adjustment by providing training and identifying resources available to help meet the child’s needs and aid in the child’s adjustment to the family. Conduct home visits as required by state law and country program guidelines, assist in early identification of problematic issues, and make a determination regarding the stability and appropriateness of the placement.
Assures child’s physical and emotional well-being and eases family’s adjustment by providing counseling to the child and family and/or helping arrange for counseling with a clinician outside the agency if needed. In case of an adoption disruption or dissolution, maintain relationship with family to ensure transition plan is developed that meets the child’s needs. Assist child and family with transition of child to new placement.
Contributes to public knowledge about Holt and supports Holt programs by participating in activities arranged by Holt including picnics or parent groups, representing Holt at adoption meetings, coalitions and organizations, and performing other outreach activities as appropriate.
Maintains professional knowledge by attending relevant seminars and course work, keeping informed about State regulations, legislation, adoption issues and child-related issues overseas; maintaining license, if required.
Contributes to a positive, productive work environment by meeting attendance and punctuality guidelines and pre-arranging time off with appropriate notice; treating all people with dignity and respect; and exhibiting good listening and comprehension skills including giving and welcoming feedback.
Contributes to team effort by working cooperatively with Branch and Eugene offices, respectfully responding to all communication from Branch and Eugene in a timely manner. Providing back-up to colleagues as needed and supporting branch office in meeting objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CA licensing requirement: Master's in Social Work required or another Social Service Master's degree with at least 2 years of adoption and/or foster care experience.
Requires the application of clinical skills and knowledge to determine the appropriateness of an adoptive placement of a child and whether that placement is in the best interests of the child.
Must have proven clinical and assessment skills and experience in adoption services and processes.
Ability to conduct a psycho-social assessment.
Knowledge of family and group dynamics and adoption practices.
Excellent writing and computer skills.
Cross cultural sensitivity.
Note: Required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every two years on current and emerging adoption practice issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Determines a family’s ability and capacity to parent an adopted child by conducting pre-home study meetings as requested, reviewing and assessing agency-requested information, evaluating the family’s knowledge and perceptions of adoption, teaching adoption education courses as needed, and conducting psycho-social assessments of family members.
Contributes to the delivery of high-quality adoption services by producing adoption home studies and post placement reports that comply with provided guidelines and meet current agency, state, country and USCIS requirements.
Provides support and case management of all assigned families by maintaining quarterly contacts throughout process, communicating information to the family, referring family to appropriate community support systems when necessary and documenting all correspondence in Holt’s database.
Prepares family for travel and assists with post placement adjustment by providing training and identifying resources available to help meet the child’s needs and aid in the child’s adjustment to the family. Conduct home visits as required by state law and country program guidelines, assist in early identification of problematic issues, and make a determination regarding the stability and appropriateness of the placement.
Assures child’s physical and emotional well-being and eases family’s adjustment by providing counseling to the child and family and/or helping arrange for counseling with a clinician outside the agency if needed. In case of an adoption disruption or dissolution, maintain relationship with family to ensure transition plan is developed that meets the child’s needs. Assist child and family with transition of child to new placement.
Contributes to public knowledge about Holt and supports Holt programs by participating in activities arranged by Holt including picnics or parent groups, representing Holt at adoption meetings, coalitions and organizations, and performing other outreach activities as appropriate.
Maintains professional knowledge by attending relevant seminars and course work, keeping informed about State regulations, legislation, adoption issues and child-related issues overseas; maintaining license, if required.
Contributes to a positive, productive work environment by meeting attendance and punctuality guidelines and pre-arranging time off with appropriate notice; treating all people with dignity and respect; and exhibiting good listening and comprehension skills including giving and welcoming feedback.
Contributes to team effort by working cooperatively with Branch and Eugene offices, respectfully responding to all communication from Branch and Eugene in a timely manner. Providing back-up to colleagues as needed and supporting branch office in meeting objectives. 🎯 Requirements
CA licensing requirement: Master's in Social Work required or another Social Service Master's degree with at least 2 years of adoption and/or foster care experience.
Requires the application of clinical skills and knowledge to determine the appropriateness of an adoptive placement of a child and whether that placement is in the best interests of the child.
Must have proven clinical and assessment skills and experience in adoption services and processes.
Ability to conduct a psycho-social assessment.
Knowledge of family and group dynamics and adoption practices.
Excellent writing and computer skills.
Cross cultural sensitivity.
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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical skillsassessment skillspsycho-social assessmentadoption servicesadoption practicescase managementwriting skillscomputer skillstraining in adoption practices

Soft Skills

cross cultural sensitivitycommunication skillslistening skillscomprehension skillsteamworkrespectfulnesspunctualitydignity and respect

Certifications

Master's in Social WorkSocial Service Master's degreeCA licensing