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.

International Adoption Administrative Assistant New York Office Job Posted on June 18, 2010 The Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative support to the management team in the international adoption department and the department as a whole.  The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.  Will work closely with network agencies, assist with accreditation and re-accreditation projects (locally, as well as foreign countries), and provide research assistance.  Candidate will be responsible for other administrative functions such as records management, coordinating travel arrangements and meetings, generating reports, preparing correspondence, and will also be involved in other special projects as needed.  Good computer skills in MS Office - advanced knowledge of PowerPoint a plus.  Internet research knowledge needed.  BA a plus. Apply

Post Adoption Social Worker or Educator New York Office Job Posted on June 18, 2010 Social worker or educator (full-time) to do post adoption work.  This position's focus is to facilitate middle school and teen programming.  Responsibilities will also include conducting workshops for adoptive parents and adoption training for school staff, providing parent coaching, and referring to appropriate services.  Availability to work nights and weekends a must.  This position involves traveling to suburban sites.  LMSW or CSW required. Apply

ASAP Social Worker New York Office Job Posted on May 25, 2010 This position involves working on all aspects of the placement of infants with special medical issues with adoptive parents.  The successful candidate must be able to understand complex medical issues of infants and evaluate prospective families to identify those best able to meet each infant's needs.  The work also involves assisting adoptive families in obtaining applicable government entitlements.  Fast paced environment requiring excellent clinical and organizational skills.  Prior experience with children with medical issues is a plus.  MSW required. Apply

Spence-Chapin is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.