Adoption Specialist
Forever Families, Livonia, MO, United States
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
Bachelor's 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 systems Additional Requirements
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s 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: Bachelor's Degree (Required) Work Location: Livonia, MI, In person. Hybrid role located in Livonia, MI
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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
Bachelor's 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 systems Additional Requirements
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s 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: Bachelor's Degree (Required) Work Location: Livonia, MI, In person. Hybrid role located in Livonia, MI
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