Adoption Specialist
Forever Families, Inc., Livonia, MI, 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 skillsAbility 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
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
Work Location: Livonia, MI, In person.
Hybrid role located in Livonia, MI
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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 skillsAbility 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
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
Work Location: Livonia, MI, In person.
Hybrid role located in Livonia, MI
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