Social Services Supervisor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Services Supervisor to provide clinical supervision and oversight for international adoption services within our organization. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Social Services Supervisor is responsible for supervising adoption caseworkers, reviewing adoption cases and home studies, ensuring compliance with state regulations and Hague Convention requirements, and providing clinical guidance to families and staff. This leadership role requires strong clinical judgment, supervisory experience, and extensive knowledge of domestic and/or intercountry adoption practices.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in adoption services or intercountry adoption preferred.
• Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Masters degree or higher in a related human services field.
• Strong supervisory, te3aching, leadership, and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, guidance, and support to adoption caseworkers and families throughout the adoption process.
• Oversee the agency's clinical work to ensure all adoption cases meet or exceed child-placing standards and regulatory requirements, in assigned programs.
• Be available for emergency consultation and clinical support as needed.
• Ensure the best interests of the child remain the primary focus in all adoption-related decisions and services.
• Review, verify, and approve home studies and adoption reports to ensure compliance with State and Hague requirements.
• Serve as the senior member of the approval committee and approve home studies on behalf of the agency.
• Consult on referral decisions and assist in resolving complex family or case concerns.
• Supervise, mentor, and train social service staff to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with regulations and best practices
• Assist in identifying clinical concerns and developing appropriate intervention strategies.

This position offers an opportunity to provide leadership in a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving children and families through adoption services. The Social Services Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring quality care, supporting professional staff, and maintaining excellence in adoption practice and compliance.

Pay: From $4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lynden, WA 98264