Adoption Specialist — Help Children Find Forever Homes

Samaritas; Detroit (MI); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Legacy Adoption Services is seeking an Adoption Specialist to provide comprehensive case management for children and adoptive families in the Greater Detroit area. You will guide families through the adoption process, coordinate placements, and ensure compliance with state and agency standards.

Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus, foster care experience preferred. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, Michigan licensure preferred, and at least one year in adoption

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• State of Michigan licensure preferred.
• At least one year of experience in adoption services, child welfare, or related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage caseload of children and families through the adoption process.
• Coordinate matching between children and prospective adoptive families.
• Attend court hearings, complete legal documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide post-placement support to adoptive families.
• Collaborate with foster care staff, adoption agencies, and state departments.

Connaissances

Case management

Communication skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Michigan licensure preferred

Description du poste

Legacy Adoption Services is seeking an Adoption Specialist to provide comprehensive case management for children and adoptive families in the Greater Detroit area. You will guide families through the adoption process, coordinate placements, and ensure compliance with state and agency standards.

Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus, foster care experience preferred. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, Michigan licensure preferred, and at least one year in adoption