Samaritas

Adoption Specialist - Southeast Michigan

Samaritas  •  $44k/yr  •  Detroit, MI (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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ADOPTION SPECIALIST - FULL TIME - SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AREA

$3,000 bonus available after completion of required, new hire program training

Are you a heart-forward, social work professional with a passion for permanency?

Do you live in the Greater Detroit area and hold a degree in Social Work or a related human services field? If you're driven to help children in foster care find their “forever family,” we want you on our team! 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. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus. Child welfare experience (foster care, adoption, licensing) preferred.

Welcome to Legacy Adoption Services!

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.

  

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, enriching lives through a profound legacy of faith and service!

  

This position has offers an annual salary of $43,888 and comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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.

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    Job Qualifications

    Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

    • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
    • Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.

    Experience

    • One year experience in direct adoption services, child welfare or related services preferred.

    Additional Work Requirements

    • Automobile travel required.
    • Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record. Valid proof of automobile insurance.

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    Samaritas

    About Samaritas

    For almost 90 years, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s disadvantaged families, and individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care and adoption organization, with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together.

    We are one of the largest providers of refugee services, resettling families from all over the world. We provide senior care and living communities with a full continuum of services, including independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options within a faith-based family community. Samaritas is all about home, offering housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities, homeless families, and affordable living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing.

    Industry
    Nonprofit & NGOs
    Company Size
    501-1,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Detroit, Michigan
    Year Founded
    1934
    Website
    samaritas.org
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