Adoption Specialist: Help Children Find Permanent Homes

Samaritas; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Adoption Services in Michigan seeks an Adoption Specialist to provide comprehensive case management for children and adoptive families, guiding the process from preparation through finalization and post-placement services.

You will coordinate planning, matching, and logistics, attend court hearings, and ensure compliance with state and agency regulations while delivering high-quality support to families. Minimum education and licensure preferences apply.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child welfare and adoption processes.
• Ability to manage complex cases and multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation abilities.
• Commitment to supporting children and families through permanent placement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families through the adoption process.
• Coordinate matching between children and prospective adoptive families.
• Attend court hearings and complete necessary legal documentation for finalization.
• Collaborate with foster care staff, adoption agencies, and state departments.
• Provide post-placement support and track client progress per program standards.

Skills

Adoption processes

Case management

Communication

Documentation

Permanent placement support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Michigan licensure preferred

Job description

Legacy Adoption Services in Michigan seeks an Adoption Specialist to provide comprehensive case management for children and adoptive families, guiding the process from preparation through finalization and post-placement services.

You will coordinate planning, matching, and logistics, attend court hearings, and ensure compliance with state and agency regulations while delivering high-quality support to families. Minimum education and licensure preferences apply.