Adoption Specialist: Change a Child's Future (Flexible)

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC.; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC. is seeking an Adoption Specialist to provide comprehensive adoption services to assigned cases in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

The role reports to the Adoption Team Supervisor and offers a straightforward path to professional impact in child welfare. The position is salaried and exempt, with a sign-on bonus offered to relevant/non-expired CWTI trained individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by licensing guidelines.
• Experience in a child placing agency preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Satisfaction of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required home studies, appropriate youth and family assessments and other reports as outlined in the adoption contract and/or manual.
• Follow-up on adoption inquiries and assess recruited families as necessary.
• Complete adoption family assessments and continue child recruitment process as needed.
• Inform and involve youth in MARE process, ensuring registration of youth on MARE by required deadline.
• Transports youth and families as needed.
• Attend, conduct, or participate in all case conferences, hearings, assessments, home visits, etc. as required.
• Represent the agency at community meetings; interface with community and other social service agencies as required.
• Maintain a flexible schedule.
• Provide other Agency-related duties as assigned, including carrying caseloads outside designated home office.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC. is seeking an Adoption Specialist to provide comprehensive adoption services to assigned cases in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

The role reports to the Adoption Team Supervisor and offers a straightforward path to professional impact in child welfare. The position is salaried and exempt, with a sign-on bonus offered to relevant/non-expired CWTI trained individuals.