Adoption & Foster Care Social Worker

Axess Family Services, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Adoption Consultants, Inc is seeking a Social Service Worker, Adoption in Michigan. This full-time role supports birth, foster, and adoptive families with a full range of services and casework across court, DHHS, and agency settings.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, court involvement, and ensuring adherence to state laws, COA standards, and agency policies. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field plus relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• One year experience as a social service worker preferred.
• Complete initial and ongoing training requirements.
• Knowledge of agency policy, procedures, and state/federal laws preferred.
• Ability to maintain records and communicate with diverse clients and professionals.
• Criminal background and central registry checks required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of social services to birth, foster, and adoptive families.
• Participate in court hearings and provide accurate testimony and recommendations.
• Provide crisis intervention and on-call support as needed.
• Maintain confidential case records and prepare required reports.
• Assist with recruitment and retention of foster families as needed.
• Adhere to COA regulations and agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Case documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social services related field

Job description

Family Adoption Consultants, Inc is seeking a Social Service Worker, Adoption in Michigan. This full-time role supports birth, foster, and adoptive families with a full range of services and casework across court, DHHS, and agency settings.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, court involvement, and ensuring adherence to state laws, COA standards, and agency policies. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field plus relevant experience is required.