Adoption Specialist - Help Create Forever Families

Samaritas; Michigan; 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 readiness to finalization and post-placement support.

You will coordinate matching, attend court hearings, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with partner agencies to fulfill permanency goals for children.

Qualifications

• Experience in adoption services, child welfare, or related field preferred
• Ability to manage complex cases and multiple priorities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Attention to detail with solid documentation abilities
• Commitment to supporting children and families through permanent placement

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families through the adoption process
• Coordinate the matching process between children and prospective adoptive families
• Attend court hearings, case conferences, and required meetings
• Collaborate with foster care staff, adoption agencies, and the Department of Health and Human Services
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and post-placement support

Skills

Case management

Adoption processes

Communication

Documentation

Travel locally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

State of 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 readiness to finalization and post-placement support.

You will coordinate matching, attend court hearings, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with partner agencies to fulfill permanency goals for children.