Adoption Specialist
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Job Location:
Livonia, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Join Forever Families
Meaningful work helping children achieve permanency
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing professional training and development
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families
Tasks
Forever Families is seeking a compassionate and organized Adoption Specialist to support children in the Michigan child welfare system who are legally free for adoption. The Adoption Specialist manages a caseload of youth awaiting adoptive placement and works closely with prospective adoptive families courts and community partners to ensure timely permanency outcomes.
This position provides case management family assessment recruitment and adoption support services in compliance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) policies and child welfare regulations. As needed the Adoption Specialist may also support foster care cases for youth awaiting adoption.
Requirements
- achelors Degree required in Social Work Psychology Human Services Education or related field
- BSW or MSW preferred
- Experience working with children and families preferred
- Strong organizational communication and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with computers and database documentation systemsAdditional Requirements
- Reliable transportation and valid drivers license
- Ability to pass criminal background and Central Registry checks
- Willingness to attend Child Welfare Training Institute (CWTI) required training
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening community recruitment events
Benefits
Forever Families Inc. offers:
Medical Dental and Vision insurance 100% paid by employer for individual employee
Life Insurance
A retirement plan (403B)
Mileage Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick time
Education: Bachelors Degree (Required)
Work Location: Livonia MI In person.
Hybrid role located in Livonia MI
