Adoption Specialist

Spectrum Human; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Rx coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) with employer match

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Job summary

Spectrum Child and Family Services in Southfield, MI, is seeking an Adoption Specialist to help abused and neglected children find a forever home and to welcome families who open their hearts. As part of the role, you will partner with individuals opening their homes, share your talents to support children who have experienced trauma, and work within a team focused on excellence.

Required: Bachelor's Degree in social work or a related field; two years of Child Welfare experience preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field required.
• Two years of Child Welfare experience preferred.
• Background screening will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Adoption specialists help children find forever homes and support adoptive families.
• Partner with individuals opening their homes and hearts to welcome children.
• Collaborate with teams and participate in required training for professional growth.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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Adoption Specialist

Regular Full-Time Southfield, MI, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 3079

About the role

If you have a passion for working with abused and neglected children to help them find a forever home, the Spectrum Child and Family Services’ Adoption Specialist position is for you. Adoption Specialists partner with individuals seeking to open their homes and hearts to welcome children who have experienced trauma. This role offers you the opportunity to share your unique talents in life-changing ways and to grow and develop professionally, regardless of your social service journey.

We are looking for great communicators who understand teams and who are committed to excellence. Required training and supportive leadership will be provided.

What we offer

• BlueCare Network Medical and Rx
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• $10,000Life Insurance,
• Short-term Disability,
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in social work or a related field of study.
• Two years of Child Welfare experience is preferred.
• Child Welfare Training Institute training provided.
• Must successfully complete the background screening process.

About the services we provide

Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens who are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned, are medically fragile, have multiple handicaps, are dual-diagnosed, and are behaviorally and/or emotionally impaired. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs, and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.