[Hiring] Bilingual Foster Care Adoption Resource Specialist @National Adoption Association

Role Description

Under the supervision of the National Recruitment Response Director, the Bilingual FCAR Specialist is responsible for providing families with information about the process for becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent and referring them to local resources in order to meet the need of children/youth living in the U.S. foster care system.

• Responding to inquiries by Spanish-speaking families.
• Responding to inquiries by English-speaking families as needed.
• Operating toll-free English and Spanish phone lines from 9 am to 8 pm (EST), Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) or closely related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in public child welfare, adoption, foster care, kin care or closely related field.
• Bilingual (fluent Spanish) with demonstrated oral and written proficiency in Spanish.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Positive and professional demeanor with excellent communication abilities.
• Proactive in anticipating workload fluctuations and increases.
• Ability to make reliable independent decisions consistent with NAA standards and AdoptUSKids goals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a professional team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of client databases.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $26.00 - $28.00, commensurate with experience and education.
• Competitive salary and a generous time off package.
• Employer retirement plan contribution.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work as part of a dedicated group of professionals making an impact.

Additional Notes

• This is a part-time position requiring 15 hours per week.
• Evening Hours: A total of 6 hours per week worked in the evening, consisting of two 3-hour shifts between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM ET.
• Daytime Hours: A total of 9 hours per week worked during regular business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET), scheduled across three days per week.
• Attendance at two, one-hour weekly team meetings is required.
• Travel approximately one to two times per year for team meetings, events, and other organizational needs.