Adoption Specialist - Southeast Michigan

Samaritas • Detroit, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legacy Adoption Services is seeking a dedicated Adoption Specialist to provide compassionate, child-centered case management and support throughout the adoption journey with families in the greater Detroit area or where families need our support. This position offers an annual salary of $43,888 and comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Rooted in a legacy of faith and service, Legacy Adoption Services (LAS) 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Automobile travel required.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record.
• Valid proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
• One year experience in direct adoption services, child welfare or related services preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $3,000 bonus available after completion of required, new hire program training
• comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level