Adoption Case Manager - Newborn Adoption

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County•Ann Arbor, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities Washtenaw County is seeking a compassionate, organized, and experienced Adoption Case Manager to coordinate newborn adoption services for prospective adoptive families and members of the adoption circle. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive adoption services, including family assessments, adoptive parent preparation and education, matching and placement activities, legal coordination, post-placement supervision, and ongoing support services. The Adoption Case Manager plays a key role in promoting ethical, family-centered adoption practices while supporting children and families through every stage of the adoption journey. The ideal candidate will have experience working in adoption services and a strong understanding of open adoption philosophy, trauma-informed care, and the unique needs of adoptive families, birth families, and adoptees. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, demonstrate empathy and cultural sensitivity, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Knowledge of the Michigan Adoption Code and adoption-related legal processes is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Master’s degree preferred)
Current Michigan Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) credential (LMSW preferred)
Adoption experience
Valid Michigan driver’s license
Strong commitment to ethical adoption practices, confidentiality, and compliance with state licensing and accreditation standards
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Empathy and cultural sensitivity
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of open adoption philosophy
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care
Strong understanding of the unique needs of adoptive families, birth families, and adoptees
Knowledge of the Michigan Adoption Code and adoption-related legal processes

Responsibilities

Conducting adoption orientations and consultations
Completing home studies and updates
Coordinating adoptive parent education programs
Facilitating matching and placement activities
Preparing adoption-related reports and legal documentation
Coordinating court proceedings
Providing ongoing support to families before, during, and after placement
Supporting community outreach efforts
Supporting educational programming
Supporting post-adoption support services
Collaborating with hospitals, attorneys, courts, mental health providers, and other community partners
Participating in a shared on-call rotation to provide responsive adoption services when needed