Adoptions Specialist

Camelot Community Care • Kissimmee, FL

117d • $53,000 - $53,000

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

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree