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Per Diem Adoption Social Worker
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lancaster, NE - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 34 - 40
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
13 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Per Diem Adoption Social Worker
Pay Range: $34-$40/hr.
RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Adoption Social Worker to join our Bright Futures Adoption Center team!
This is a statewide opportunity although our offices are based in Lancaster.
Who We Seek
We seek a licensed clinician with the compassion and skills to complete child and family adoptions assessments as a member of our adoption programs clinical team. Bright Futures Adoption Center a program of RFK Community Alliance has a private domestic Infant Adoption Program and a public adoption program the Adoption and Permanency Program.
We seek a licensed clinician with the compassion and skills to complete child and family adoptions assessments as a member of our adoption programs clinical team. Bright Futures Adoption Center a program of RFK Community Alliance has a private domestic Infant Adoption Program and a public adoption program the Adoption and Permanency Program.
The Adoption and Permanency Program has two distinct parts a Family Resource and Development Program and a DCF Assessment Program both through a contract with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Bright Futures works with children and families of all races and ethnicities with a special focus on working with children and families of addition to welcoming all types of families to adoption we believe in providing children with access to information about themselves at the time of placement and over the course of their lifetime.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Perform single source child and family adoption assessments referred to Bright Futures Adoption Center by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) with a minimum performance requirement of one assessment per month.
- A child adoption assessment includes meeting in person with the child and the childs then-current caretaker (foster family pre-adoptive family congregate care provider etc.) reviewing the childs complete DCF electronic file collecting supporting documentation interviewing collaterals and writing a comprehensive child assessment report that summarizes the childs placement and legal history information about the childs birth family the childs developmental educational psychological behavioral strengths and needs the childs understanding of adoption any possible placement resources/options for the child and makes recommendations based on the information obtained during the assessment process.
- A family adoption assessment will include but not be limited to meeting in person with the pre-adoptive parents and others in their household visiting the familys home collecting all supporting documentation and writing the family assessment report in accordance with Massachusetts laws and regulations and all applicable DCF and Bright Futures policies.
- All child and family adoption assessments must be completed in a timely manner and take an estimated 25 30 hours. DCF requires that all single source child and family adoption assessments be completed within 45 working days of acceptance of the referral by Bright Futures.
- Work closely with the DCF Assessment Program Director the Clinical Director Clinical Supervisor and other staff and attend a one-hour monthly staff meeting (third Thursday of the month). These are mostly virtual with in-person meetings twice annually.
- Attend fair hearings or clinical review team meetings or appear in court if subpoenaed in connection with a child or family assessment that the clinician has completed.
Shift
Part-time flexible hours. Work will be assigned as available at a flat rate per assessment. Much of the work can be done remotely.
Part-time flexible hours. Work will be assigned as available at a flat rate per assessment. Much of the work can be done remotely.
Who You Are
You are a licensed social worker with experience in the field of adoption or a closely related field. You have knowledge of adoption-related issues including loss identity intimacy/relationships guilt grief rejection and control. You are culturally aware and familiar with child protective services. Specific Qualifications:
You are a licensed social worker with experience in the field of adoption or a closely related field. You have knowledge of adoption-related issues including loss identity intimacy/relationships guilt grief rejection and control. You are culturally aware and familiar with child protective services. Specific Qualifications:
- Masters degree in social work
- LCSW or LICSW
- Two years of clinical experience working with children and families
- Access to a car and travel as needed
How We Promote Equity Cultivate Leaders and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance were dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesnt happen by accident its by design. Together were the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. This is why were committed to honoring celebrating and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team clientele and community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value respect and support all types of diversity across all identities including ethnicity race gender LGBTQIA age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community were creating here at RFK Community Alliance and were here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Required Experience:
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About Company
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges across all ages from infants to seniors in MA.
