Adoption Specialist
Adoption Specialist
Job Description
Full-Time
Non-Exempt
Union
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform responsible social work duties involved in providing services for individuals with untimely pregnancies, infants in foster care homes, private adoptions, MCI Adoptions and assisting with adoption proceedings. Acts as a representative in the community and participates in coalition efforts to advocate child welfare services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Process adoption referrals.
· Meet with prospective adoptive family and complete Adoption Orientation. Including review of Catholic Charities policies and procedures with the prospective adoptive parents.
· For MCI Adoption insure child is registered on M.A.R.E.
· Create/Update a Child Specific Recruitment Plan, if child does not have an identified family.
· Attend Court Hearings/Family Team Meetings/Disclosure Meetings/Case Conferences.
· Ensure Initial Home Study is completed.
· Ensure timely filling of all legal documentation with the Courts.
· Review and assist prospective adoption family with completing required documentation.
· Completes all required paperwork as it relates to the following types of adoptions: MCI, Private, MARE. Paperwork includes not limited to Preliminary Adoptive Family Assessment, Adoptive Family Assessment Amendments, 4 Pre-Placement Assessment Sessions, Adoption Petition, POS Adoption Legal Packet, POS Adoption Service Narrative Packet, POS Eligibility and Subsidy Packet, Change of Status, Subsidy Case Opening Packet, Third Party Reimbursement Packet, Adoption Billing, Documents of Consent, etc.
· Ensure prospective adoptive parents get appropriate documentation completed ie. Fingerprinting, Environmental Health Inspection, if applicable, Michigan Sex Offender Registry Check.
· Ensure appropriate registering on adoptive family is completed i.e. MARE when required.
· Review all cased for and prepares them for Audit.
· Organizes daily work and outlines priorities based on department needs and deadlines.
· Manages time and workload appropriately and meets deadlines.
· Participates in creating and documenting workflows and processes.
· Receives cross training on various job assignments and substitutes for other employees as required.
· Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.
· Performs job related duties as required for department/program operations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed. All duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Service field from an accredited college or university.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Strong computer skills, working with Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook, and ability to learn new software MiSACWIS.
- Strong typing skills.
· Good organizational and time management skills.
· Good time management skills.
- Ability to use search engines and multiple websites.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and other agencies.
- Ability to deal with sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
· Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
· Ability to work independently and as a team and exercise good judgment.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
- Ability to thoroughly follow through on assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to work in an ever-changing environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to talk and hear to effectively communicate with clients, staff, and payers, and communicate with supervisor in a timely manner.
- Must be able to walk low-moderate distances; sit for prolonged periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle, touch, and feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to lift/move up to 35 pounds.
- Must be able to work in an environment with multiple staff, and in an environment that has a moderate noise level, and may experience moderate interruptions throughout the day while in the office.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Staff must abide by all policies and procedures of Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties, which includes the Agency’s stance on abortion, and the Agency’s Mission and Vision, and the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy outlined by the Catholic Church and Code of Ethics.
Must pass all background and clearance checks including, but not limited to a criminal background check, DHHS central registry clearance check, and others as deemed applicable, and must have a valid driver’s license and carry auto insurance.