Impactful Adoption Specialist: Matching and Support

Samaritas; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Adoption Services is seeking an Adoption Specialist to provide comprehensive case management for children and adoptive families. You will guide families through readiness, placement, and finalization with attention to regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Social Work and Michigan licensure preferred; a minimum of one year in adoption services or child welfare is valued. This is a full-time role in the Lansing area with a strong impact on permanency outcomes.

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 or child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage adoption planning and case management throughout the process.
• Coordinate matching and placement with families.
• Attend legal and court proceedings and complete required documents.
• Collaborate with foster care staff, agencies, and DHS.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide post-placement support.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Documentation

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Michigan licensure preferred

Job description

Legacy Adoption Services is seeking an Adoption Specialist to provide comprehensive case management for children and adoptive families. You will guide families through readiness, placement, and finalization with attention to regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Social Work and Michigan licensure preferred; a minimum of one year in adoption services or child welfare is valued. This is a full-time role in the Lansing area with a strong impact on permanency outcomes.