Adoption Specialist - Southeast Michigan

Adoption Specialist - Southeast Michigan Samaritas - 2.8 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Driver's License Bachelor's degree Full Job Description At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to "Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple". A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock! We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us. For a Samaritas video preview please click on our video link: https://vimeo.com/344133081 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. 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. #socialwork #childwelfare #children