Adoptions Specialist

CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE INC•Kissimmee, FL

8d•$53,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

An Adoption Specialist position plays a pivotal role in finalizing loving families with children in need of a forever home. The position involves a combination of social work, case management, and direct interaction with families and children.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of one (1) year of child welfare related experience OR an advanced degree in social work or a comparable human service field.
Must hold a current Child Welfare Certification.
At least one year of experience working within the Child Welfare System.
Must have a working knowledge of community services in the local tri-county area.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Adoption Competency training (preferred).

Responsibilities

To provide adoption case work for children with a goal of Adoption where termination of parental rights has been achieved
Complete timely adoption home studies and background checks for prospective adoptive families (this includes OCS requests received from other counties; refer to AARC, if necessary
Complete comprehensive child studies on each child on case load and ensure adoption tab is completed in FSFN
Complete adoption subsidy files for each child being adopted and submit enhanced subsidy packets, when needed
Refer to attorney and issue consents when appropriate
Attend all court hearings for children on case load
Request any adoption related required MDTs or other case staffings involving the child(ren) and family once assigned to the case
Coordinate with system professionals to ensure all paperwork and procedures are compliant with local and federal laws
Facilitate pre-adoption visits, if necessary, and manage interactions between children and prospective families
Provide recommendation for referrals to primary case manager
Maintain detailed case records and reports in FSFN
Display understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Conduct regular home visits to monitor progress of the children/ families in the permanency process
Provide a list of post-adoption support and resources to families