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Children's Aid Society, a non-profit organization established in 1912, recruits for administrative/management, clerical, clinical, social service, and paraprofessional positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. CAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.


Instructions to apply:

  1. Review current openings listed.
  2. Download and fill out each of the following documents.
  3. Upload documents in specified locations on CAS Application for Employment or email to employment@childrensaid.org.

Current Openings


  • 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.

    These positions are 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. 

  • Summary: Carries out recruitment of prospective adoptive families interested in adopting children waiting in foster care without an identified adoptive resource. Co-leads TIPS classes in region. Serves as an active member and in collaboration with Pre-Adoption Services team.
    Minimum Education: Significant life experience as a Foster or Adoptive Parent or Adult Adoptee. Will consider Bachelor’s Degree in lieu of life experience.
    Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years working with children/families involved with child welfare system if no significant life experience with foster or adoption.
    Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid Alabama driver license and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300.
    Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Computer proficient, excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, ability to work independently but collaboratively to achieve program outcomes. Must demonstrate cultural awareness and the ability to work with clients from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Understanding of trauma informed care.
    Required Internal Certification/Trainings: Bi-annual TB skin test/medical report
    List any physical requirements: Travel, some overnight. Ability to lift 20 lbs.


INTERNSHIPS

Children’s Aid Society of Alabama (CAS) seeks to pair interested individuals with appropriate internship opportunities. Our mission is, “Changing Lives, Building Families, Strengthening Communities.” CAS programs serve children, youth and families through a variety of initiatives you may preview throughout this website. If you are interested in interning at CAS, please download and submit the application by email, mail, or fax.  Thank you for your interest! 

  • *Position remains open indefinitely for a start date during Spring 2024/Summer 2024
    Requirements: 18+ year’s old with valid driver’s license; Successful background clearance in accordance with CAS’ employee and volunteer policies; Currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited college or university; Proficient in Microsoft Office and all aspects of social media; Committed to CAS’ mission and values and the importance of grants, contracts and charitable giving and advancement; Demonstrate sensitivity to and knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic conditions and issues faced by CAS clients.


Contract Work & Summer Staff Opportunities

  • There are numerous opportunities for professionals to work with APAC as a contract provider. Interested therapists, home study, group facilitators and child care providers please fill out the form and someone from the team will reach out to you soon!

  • Children's Aid Society of Alabama hosts three annual summer camp experiences. Providing a fun, inspirational environments for adopted youth and older youth in foster care. We need YOUR help to make these amazing camp experiences happen! Please learn more about each of our camps, and apply to work at any, or all three camps this summer.


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