Newborn Adoption Case Manager & Project Rachel Coordinator

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County • Ann Arbor, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Full-time position available for Newborn Adoption Case Manager and Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator. This unique role combines direct adoption services with leadership in post-abortion healing ministry, advancing the Church’s commitment to uphold the dignity of life at all stages. This position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of all services related to newborn adoption placements, while also leading and growing Project Rachel Ministry, a confidential, compassionate outreach offering healing and reconciliation to individuals impacted by abortion. The ideal candidate will bring professional expertise, strong pastoral sensitivity, and a deep commitment to pro-life values rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Strong interpersonal and pastoral care skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of newborn adoption services.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly develop expertise in Michigan adoption law and effective collaboration with Probate Court–Juvenile Division.
• Ability to provide education, guidance, and support to adoptive families within an open adoption philosophy.
• Exceptional organizational and case management skills.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to meet 24/7 service needs through shared on-call responsibilities.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to serving individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies and those seeking post-abortion healing.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a ministry-based program such as Project Rachel, including outreach, relationship-building, and confidential case coordination.
• Strong communication skills.
• Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and maturity in working with diverse populations.
• A clear commitment to promoting pro-life solutions grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, and the ability to integrate faith-based mission with professional practice.

Nice To Haves

• Professional expertise.
• Strong pastoral sensitivity.
• Deep commitment to pro-life values rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.
• Experience or aptitude for developing and promoting community outreach initiatives and educational efforts.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and delivery of all services related to newborn adoption placements.
• Leading and growing Project Rachel Ministry, a confidential, compassionate outreach offering healing and reconciliation to individuals impacted by abortion.
• Accompanying individuals and families in emotionally complex and sensitive situations.
• Coordinating and managing all aspects of newborn adoption services, including assessments, placement preparation, and post-placement support.
• Providing education, guidance, and support to adoptive families within an open adoption philosophy.
• Managing multiple cases and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Meeting 24/7 service needs through shared on-call responsibilities.
• Serving individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies and those seeking post-abortion healing with a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach.
• Coordinating a ministry-based program such as Project Rachel, including outreach, relationship-building, and confidential case coordination.
• Engaging effectively with clergy, counselors, clients, and community partners.
• Developing and promoting community outreach initiatives and educational efforts.
• Working with diverse populations, including adoptive families and individuals in crisis.
• Promoting pro-life solutions grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, and integrating faith-based mission with professional practice.

Benefits

• Benefit plans
• Retirement plans with employer contribution
• Monthly phone stipend
• Paid time off
• Generous paid holiday schedule which includes the week between Christmas and the New Year
• $1,250 Welcome Bonus (some restrictions apply)

What This Job Offers

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