Legacy Adoption Services Adoption Specialist - Detroit Area

Adoption Specialist - Full Time - Detroit Area

Welcome to Legacy Adoption Services! Rooted in a legacy of faith and service, Legacy Adoption Services proudly serves as a leading Michigan adoption provider. A partnership formed over four decades ago between Samaritas and Wellspring Lutheran Services to provide adoption services to children who cannot be raised by their birth parents. We are dedicated to being responsive, creative, and caring in enhancing stability in the lives of the children and families they serve. Enriching lives through a profound legacy of faith and service!

Provides advanced case management services for children and families on assigned caseload, in accordance with all applicable contractual, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain current knowledge of recruitment, screening, preparation and assessment of families for adoption; in accordance with all applicable contractual, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and policies.
• Coordinate matching and pre-placement process for children and families.
• Attend court hearings and case conferences, community and recruitment events.
• Work collaboratively with referring foster care staff, other adoption agencies and the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Complete all legal requirements for finalization of adoptive placements for state ward adoptions.
• Collect, analyze, evaluate and document appropriate data and client progress, as required for record-keeping and reporting within required time frames.
• Coordinate placement arrangements with foster parents, including transportation of children as needed.
• Provide all required post placement services to assigned caseload of adoptive families.

Job Qualifications:

• Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification:
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
• Experience:
• One year experience in direct adoption services, child welfare or related services preferred.
• Additional Work Requirements:
• Automobile travel required.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record. Valid proof of automobile insurance.

Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Position Location: US-MI-Detroit

Work Environment: Hybrid

Benefits Available: Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance

Exact Wage: USD $21.10