Documentation Specialist - 10352

Samaritas; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Samaritas in Detroit is seeking a Foster Care Documentation Specialist to maintain accurate, complete, and compliant case records, supporting case managers and supervisors.

The role focuses on reviewing files, ensuring regulatory adherence, and facilitating quality service delivery for children and families served by Samaritas. This is a part-time position located at our Detroit Corporate Offices with a flexible schedule; wage is $14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a human services field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a related role preferred.
• Knowledge of foster care, adoption, and licensing requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review foster care case files to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Verify that all documentation aligns with agency policies and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with supervisors to identify files for review
• Track and manage required paperwork, including legal documents and reports
• Identify missing or inaccurate information and collaborate with staff to resolve issues
• Maintain organized systems for filing, recordkeeping, and document tracking
• Send and retrieve files from offsite storage as needed
• Complete case review summaries and provide findings to supervisors
• Recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in documentation systems
• Provide ongoing support and communication to staff regarding documentation needs

Skills

Attention to detail

Foster care knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

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Now Hiring: Foster Care Documentation Specialist

Location: Detroit Corporate Offices
Status: Part time ~ 24 hours per week
Weekly Schedule: 8:30am start time ~ days worked will be flexible
Wage: $14.00 per hour

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about supporting child welfare in a meaningful way? Samaritas is seeking a Foster Care Documentation Specialist to play a critical role behind the scenes, ensuring that case records are accurate, complete, and compliant.

In this position, your work directly supports case managers, supervisors, and ultimately the children and families we serve by upholding the highest standards of documentation and accountability.

About Samaritas

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human services organization dedicated to connecting people to families and communities, empowering them to live their fullest lives, and creating lasting transformation. Guided by the spirit of the Good Samaritan, our mission drives everything we do.

Position Overview

As a Foster Care Documentation Specialist, you will review and maintain case files to ensure compliance with organizational policies and state and federal regulations. This role is essential in supporting program quality, regulatory adherence, and effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Review foster care case files to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Verify that all documentation aligns with agency policies and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with supervisors to identify files for review
• Track and manage required paperwork, including legal documents and reports
• Identify missing or inaccurate information and collaborate with staff to resolve issues
• Maintain organized systems for filing, recordkeeping, and document tracking
• Send and retrieve files from offsite storage as needed
• Complete case review summaries and provide findings to supervisors
• Recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in documentation systems
• Provide ongoing support and communication to staff regarding documentation needs

Education

• Associate’s degree in a human services field preferred

Experience

• Two or more years of experience in a related role preferred
• Knowledge of foster care, adoption, and licensing requirements preferred
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement contributions

Why Join Samaritas

• Mission-driven work that supports vulnerable children and families
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the quality and integrity of foster care services