Adoption Specialist

Forever Families • Livonia, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Forever Families is seeking a compassionate and organized Adoption Specialist to support children in the Michigan child welfare system who are legally free for adoption. The Adoption Specialist manages a caseload of youth awaiting adoptive placement and works closely with prospective adoptive families, courts, and community partners to ensure timely permanency outcomes.
This position provides case management, family assessment, recruitment, and adoption support services in compliance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) policies and child welfare regulations. As needed, the Adoption Specialist may also support foster care cases for youth awaiting adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Education, or related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with computers and database documentation systems
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass criminal background and Central Registry checks
• Willingness to attend Child Welfare Training Institute (CWTI) required training
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening community recruitment events

Nice To Haves

• BSW or MSW preferred
• Experience working with children and families preferred

Responsibilities

• manages a caseload of youth awaiting adoptive placement
• works closely with prospective adoptive families, courts, and community partners to ensure timely permanency outcomes
• provides case management
• provides family assessment
• provides recruitment
• provides adoption support services in compliance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) policies and child welfare regulations
• support foster care cases for youth awaiting adoption

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 100% paid by employer for individual employee
• Life Insurance
• A retirement plan (403B)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees