Foster Care Documentation & Compliance Coordinator

Samaritas; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas, a Michigan-based human services organization, is hiring a Documentation Coordinator for Foster Care programs. You will support onboarding, maintain files, and ensure accurate, compliant records while coordinating with HR and program teams.

The role emphasizes training staff on documentation standards, retention, and compliance, with audits and licensing support as part of ongoing quality assurance. Join a mission-driven team serving children and families across Michigan.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a Human Services field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in records management, compliance, quality assurance, human services administration, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of foster care, adoption, child welfare, and/or licensing requirements strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Documentation & Records Management: Support onboarding activities by collecting, reviewing, and maintaining required employment and program documentation.
• Maintain organized personnel, program, case, and archived files.
• Manage filing systems, document tracking processes, labeling, copying, and off-site storage coordination.
• Ensure the secure handling of confidential personnel and client information.
• Monitor records retention and maintain documentation according to agency standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Associate degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Samaritas, a Michigan-based human services organization, is hiring a Documentation Coordinator for Foster Care programs. You will support onboarding, maintain files, and ensure accurate, compliant records while coordinating with HR and program teams.

The role emphasizes training staff on documentation standards, retention, and compliance, with audits and licensing support as part of ongoing quality assurance. Join a mission-driven team serving children and families across Michigan.