• Children's Aid Society of Alabama: Four Openings

Pre-Adoption Team Leader, APAC, Birmingham, AL
Description:
Children's Aid Society of Alabama is a non-profit social services agency changing lives, building families, and strengthening communities in Alabama for over 100 years. APAC is a program of CAS. The Pre-Adoption Team Leader is responsible for coordinating APAC’s pre-adoption services statewide. The position guides and supervises APAC’s recruitment, training, and home study services related to adoptive family resources under the supervision of the APAC Program Director.
 
Qualifications:
· Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LICSW.
· Five years’ experience in Alabama’s child welfare services, with 5 years in adoption/foster care.
· Management experience, excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
· Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis.
· Ability to work as a team leader and player, encouraging a positive atmosphere for a teamwork approach. Computer proficiency.
· Ability to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency.
· Understanding of trauma informed care.
· Must have reliable automobile, valid AL driver's license and liability insurance with bodily injury limits of 100/300; clearance with the Alabama Central Registry on Child Abuse and Neglect, and/or other clearances that may be legally mandated or authorized. 
 
The Pre-Adoption Team Leader is a full-time position based in Birmingham, with travel, some overnight.
 
 
Family Advocate, APAC, Mobile, AL
Description:
Children's Aid Society of Alabama is a non-profit social services agency changing lives, building families, and strengthening communities in Alabama for over 100 years. APAC is a program of CAS. This position is responsible for supporting the Team Leader and assisting in providing all regional APAC services.
 
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Social Work or related degree, LMSW preferred. More than 3 years in casework or clinical work with adoptive/foster families. Prefer LMSW, LICSW license/eligible. Valid Alabama driver license and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Computer proficiency. Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis. Ability to work with a team while evidencing the ability to think critically; plan and carry independent work when directed by a Regional Team Leader. Ability to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency. Understanding of trauma informed care. Must have reliable automobile, valid AL driver's license, and auto insurance, clearance with the Alabama Central Registry on Child Abuse and Neglect, and/or other clearances that may be legally mandated or authorized. 
 
 
Director of Community Services, Birmingham, AL
Description:
Children's Aid Society of Alabama is a non-profit social services agency changing lives, building families, and strengthening communities in Alabama for over 100 years. EPIC is a program of CAS. This position provides support to all members of the adoption triad through services described under essential functions; supervises EPIC; and implements and administers services under development.
 
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Social Work. Five years in clinical work with adoptive/foster families and experience in program development and supervision. LICSW; Valid Alabama driver’s license; Auto insurance minimum liability 100/300. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; Computer proficiency; Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis, to think critically, and to plan and carry out independent work. Ability to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency and practice trauma informed care.
 
 
Family Advocate, APAC, PART-TIME Position, Based in Mobile OR Montgomery
Description:
Children's Aid Society of Alabama is a non-profit social services agency changing lives, building families, and strengthening communities in Alabama for over 100 years. APAC is a program of CAS. This position is responsible for supporting the Regional Team Leader and assisting in providing all regional Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connection (APAC) services. Travel and flexible schedule required. There is one part-time position available which can be based in Mobile or Montgomery.
 
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LICSW, license/eligibility. More than 3 years of experience in casework or clinical work with adoptive/foster families. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Computer proficiency. Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis. Ability to work with a team while evidencing the ability to think critically; plan and carry independent work when directed by the Regional Team Leader. Ability to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency. Understanding of trauma-informed care. Must have reliable automobile, valid AL driver's license, and auto insurance, clearance with the Alabama Central Registry on Child Abuse and Neglect, and/or other clearances that may be legally mandated or authorized. 
 
  • Educate Alabama AmeriCorps Program: Enrichment Educator

AmeriCorps is a national program that places members in service opportunities across the nation. Members commit 675 service hours, which works out to be about 22 hours a week from now until the end of September. Members are also eligible to serve additional terms of service up to 4 years. 
 
In exchange they are paid a living allowance of $500 per month and reimbursed for mileage, and at the end of their service commitment, they qualify for an education award that they can use towards tuition, student loans, etc. It is usually around $2,470. Members age 55+ can pass this education award on to their children, grandchildren, stepchildren, or foster children!
 
We have five open slots here we are trying to fill so that our school programs can continue to run at full capacity. 
 
Anyone interested in the position can reach out to Kelsie Tibbetts at [email protected].
  •  ADMH: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant will provide prevention based mental health support to adults that care for or treat young children ages birth to 5 in early intervention, preschool, other early childhood settings, pediatric healthcare settings, or substance use disorder treatment programs. Need a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field. Possess 24 months or more experience in a mental health setting providing prevention services or mental health therapy to children and their families OR as a mental health clinician specializing in psychotherapeutic work with young children and their families. Use an official application for Professional Employment (Exempt Classification) which may be obtained from our website at www.mh.alabama.gov. Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. 
  • National Indian Child Welfare Association: Annual Giving and Donor Relations Manager

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is now recruiting for an Annual Giving and Donor Relations Manager. Interested applicants may visit our website at https://www.nicwa.org/employment/, where they can find the attached job description and instructions on how to apply. 

If candidates have questions, please direct them to contact deputy director Lindsay Early via email at [email protected]. For on the position and NICWA, click here.
  • Tuscaloosa’s One Place: Executive Director

Tuscaloosa's One Place (TOP) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the agency's dedicated staff in providing diverse programming to strengthen families in the West Alabama community. TOP has made a difference in the lives of local families since 1999 as a family resource center providing social service programming in the following areas: After School & Child Development; Career & Personal Development; Family & Parenting; Teen Intervention & Support.

Qualifications include a master's degree in public administration, social work, education or related field; minimum of five years' experience in administrative management (non-profit preferred); experience in developing programs and service responsive to identified needs; and grant-writing experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume, three references and a cover letter outlining their interest in the position of Executive Director of Tuscaloosa's One Place. All applications will be kept confidential. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted. Please send all documentation to Alisa Robertson, Chair TOP Executive Director Search Committee [email protected]. For full job description, click here.
  • JBS: Multiple Positions

JBS Mental Health Authority is seeking applicants for several positions within their Children's Services Program: 
 
(2) Group Care Coordinators - Part-Time, Master's level position to provide Group Therapy to identified youth in Jefferson County Schools. Licensure preferred. Starting $18 hour/up to 20 hours per week 
 
(2) Clinical In-Home Intervention Team Leaders - full-time, Master's level position providing intensive in-home intervention as part of a team to identified youth living in Jefferson County. Applicant must have 1 year post master's experience working in a clinical mental health setting providing individual and family services to youth and families. Licensure preferred. 
 
(1) Clinical In-Home Intervention Team Leader - full-time, Master's level position providing intensive in-home intervention as part of a team to identified youth living in Blount/St. Clair Counties. Applicant must have 1 year post master's experience working in a clinical mental health setting providing individual and family services to youth and families. Licensure preferred. 
 
(1) In-Home Intervention Co-Therapist - full-time, Bachelor's level position in a health/human services field (psychology, social work, human development/family studies, criminal justice) providing intensive in-home intervention as part of a team to identified youth living in Jefferson County. Applicant should have experience working with youth and families. 
 
(4) School Counselor - full-time, Master's level positions providing services to assigned school settings providing individual and family therapy to identified students who meet SED criteria. Licensure preferred. Available positions:
Pell City Schools
Oneonta City Schools
Blount County Schools 
Jefferson County Schools (**Requires LPC licensure) 
 
(1) Supportive Employment Specialist - full-time, Bachelor's level position working with our First Episode Psychosis clinic providing educational and workforce support to clients in the program. Must have the ability to seek educational and employment resources in the community. 
 
(2) Therapeutic Mentor - part-time, High School diploma level position working with youth that have identified skill deficits. Applicant will work with assigned youth to teach, model, monitor and observe skills with youth and their families. $12 hour/ up to 20 hours per week. Positions available in Jefferson, Blount and St. Clair Counties. 
 
Full job announcement can be found at www.jbsmha.com -- scroll down to the Job Announcements tab. 
  • Alabama Department of Human Resources: Multiple Positions

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is hiring BSWs and MSWs seeking opportunities to serve Alabama’s Children and Families. Responsibilities include development of social service plans for a caseload in child protective services, child foster care and/or adoptions; assessing child abuse and neglect; providing immediate crisis intervention, assessing need and delivery of services; arranging for clinical services; preparing reports and assessments. The following positions are available statewide:


Complete an Application for Examination Form available at www.personnel.alabama.gov or an Alabama Career Center Office.

Apply on-line, by mail or by fax. Applications will be accepted until further notice.
  • Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center: Multiple Positions


The Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center is seeking to fill multiple positions in nine (9) categories including the following: Therapist, School Based Mental Health Therapist, In Home Intervention Therapist, LPN, Case Manager, Program Coordinator, Mental Health Tech, Child Mental Health Tech, Substance Abuse Tech. For complete job descriptions and locations, click here, and to apply to each job, visit www.nwamhc.com.
  • School of Social Work: Graduate Assistant in Diversity Office

University of Alabama School of Social Work Chief Diversity Office is offering a Graduate Assistant Opportunity. Interested applicant preferences include the following: committed to promoting social and racial justice; foster a safe, accepting, racially diverse environment; flexible work schedule 20 hours per week; ability to perform resource development, researching, and program planning. For more information, contact Shayla Smith, LMSW, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 205-348-4529. Interested applicants also need to fill out a survey reach can be reached here.
  • Birmingham AIDS Outreach: People First Social Worker

Birmingham AIDS Outreach is searching for a People First Social Worker. The purpose of People First is to build upon the remarkable findings of the previously-awarded HC3 program by providing streamlined HIV and HCV testing for the general public with an emphasis on those who use substances, strengths-based linkage to community PrEP providers, e.g., BAO’s Magic City Wellness Clinic (MCWC) or HIV and/or HCV treatment, and an evidence-based individual- and group-level intervention to motivate HIV, HCV, and substance use prevention and to encourage early retention in HIV and HCV treatment.

For a full job description, click here. For more information, contact Josh Bruce, MPH, Director of New Initiatives, at [email protected].
  • Sevita Health: Foster Care Therapist
Sevita is searching for a master’s level clinical therapist for foster care youth to work in the Mobile, Alabama area. The position requires at least 2 years’ experience working in family and children’s services or a similarly related field. This role is part time or full time with a flexible schedule.

Contact for opening is Brent O’Keefe, Talent Acquisition Senior Recruiter, [email protected]. For more information, visit here
  • Alabama Alliance: Support Coordinators

Ability Alliance of West Alabama is seeking Support Coordinators. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or a related field. Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred. 

Base salary plus mileage, potential for raises and bonuses; paid health, dental, and disability insurance; retirement plan; paid sick and vacation leave. 
Please provide resume by email to [email protected] or mail to PO Box 182, Northport, AL 35476. No phone calls please.
  •  Central Alabama Wellness: Case managers, MHT's, Employment Specialist

Central Alabama Wellness has several positions open for case managers, mental health technicians, employment specialists and more!

Visit our website https://centralalabamawellness.org/employment/ for more information.
  • United Way: Case management

The United Way's “Housing First” project is seeking a case manager for its for very low income veterans and veteran families who are homeless or facing eviction. 

BSW required; military experience preferred. Click here for complete job listing.

For more information and to apply, email Laura Skowronek.

Embrace Alabama/Florida, part of the children’s ministries of the United Methodist Children’s Home, is seeking foster coordinators and family intervention specialists, among other positions, in both Alabama and Florida.

Embrace Alabama Kids (Alabama) and/or Embrace Florida Kids (Florida) — both are ministries of the United Methodist Children’s Home.

The following positions can be found at Embrace's job page.
 
Alabama

  • Family Intervention Specialist – Tuscaloosa, AL 
  • Board Relations, Database Support Services 
  • Staff Assistant/Youth Care Worker – Tuscaloosa Higher Education Program  
  • Part Time Staff Assistant (Higher Education Program) – Florence, AL
  • Headland Group Home Internship – Headland, AL
  • Director of Facilities and Fleet – Montgomery, AL
  • Mobile Babies First (Internship) – Mobile, AL
  • Mobile Babies First (Part Time Youth Care Worker) – Mobile, AL
  • Mobile Babies First (Relief Youth Care Worker) – Mobile, AL
  • Mobile Babies First (Youth Care Worker) – Mobile, AL
  • North Alabama Foster Care (Internship) – Tuscaloosa, AL
  • South Alabama Foster Care (Internship) – Andalusia, AL
  • South Alabama Foster Care (Internship) – Dothan, AL
  • Internship – Montgomery, AL

Florida

  • Foster Care Licensing Counselor – Northwest Florida main office is in Pace, FL  
  • Family Intervention Specialist - Northwest Florida main office is in Pace, FL
  • Family Intervention Specialist - Crestview, FL
  • Youth Care Worker (Part Time/Relief) - Milton, FL
  • Youth Care Worker (Florida Residential) - Milton, FL
  • Program Manager (Family Preservation) - Northwest Florida main office is in Pace, FL
  • Internship – Pace, FL

 
Email Joanie Busbin, director of HR for United Methodist Children's Home, for more information.

Hospice of West Alabama is seeking a full-time home social worker. The candidate will work Monday through Friday with a weekend rotation. Apply.

Youth Villages, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families, is seeking a federal policy manager for its office in Arlington, Virginia. The position requires a master's degree in law, public policy, or social work, and 10 or more years experience in child welfare or juvenile justice.

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health has a variety of open positions throughout its three-county area in the state. Positions include program therapists in the children's services department, direct care in residential settings, and clinicians for adult outpatients.


  • Al’s Pals: Grad student site supervisor

The Al's Pals mentorship program is seeking a currently enrolled graduate student to supervises UA mentors and student leaders at a Tuscaloosa City or County elementary school site, while assisting the Al's Pals Coordinator with leadership development for students participating in the Al's Pals program.

The Al's Pals site supervisor works closely with the coordinator of Al's Pals and the student team leaders in the daily running of the program at the elementary school sites that Al's Pals serves. The Site Supervisor will work 2 days a week from 2:30-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday at a site to ensure that attendance and incident reports are taken correctly, monitor classes at the location, serve as a liaison for Al's Pals with the community partner or school representative on site.

The position pays $10 an hour. For more information, contact Allison Espey, coordinator for Al's Pals, at 205-348-9934 or at [email protected].