Employment Opportunities

Members of the Spence-Chapin team recognize that they are part of a 100-year tradition of helping children find permanent and loving homes. And all understand that whether their position is in social work, communications or accounting, everything they do is an integral step toward that goal.

Executive Assistant New York Office Job Posted on January 25, 2012 Manage the ED’s calendar of events and meetings, screen all incoming calls and correspondence, handle multiple projects, and work closely with board members and senior staff on scheduling and other matters. Will attend board meetings, take minutes, and type a variety of correspondence for the ED. Some personal work is involved.

The candidate should be organized, have the ability to discreetly handle confidential and time-sensitive issues. Must be able to work well under pressure, and possess excellent judgment, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in working as an administrative assistant, and prior experience working directly with senior management required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Working knowledge of Database applications a plus. BA degree. Apply

Program Assistant New York Office Job Posted on January 25, 2012 Will work with a team of social workers to facilitate the adoption process for families who are adopting internationally. Act as a liaison between other agencies, perform administrative tasks and work on special projects. Other responsibilities include field visits to authenticate documents, and other program related tasks.

The candidate should be flexible, work well under pressure and should be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail. Sensitivity to adoption issues and knowledge of the Korean culture and language a plus. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Good computer skills and be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. BSW degree preferred (BA required). Past experience in adoption or working with children issues a plus. Apply

Supervising Social Worker Long Island Office Job Posted on January 25, 2012 Needed to grow the Long Island office by expanding domestic/international and adoption services, as well as outreach initiatives and pre/post adoption services. Manage and assign clinical cases to social work staff. Perform client intake assessment and therapeutic counseling to families; Prepare psychosocial histories; Interface with physicians to understand newborn’s medical needs, and work closely with other departments within the agency to facilitate the adoption process. Candidate will also be responsible for the overall operational and administrative processes of the LI office.

Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) required. Strong clinical and management experience required. Candidate must own a car – field work required. Adoption or pregnancy counseling experiences a plus. Bilingual/Spanish required! Apply

Spence-Chapin is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.