FC Adoption Specialist

4 days ago

Southfield, Michigan, United States Bethany Christian Services Full time

FC Adoption Specialist

Requisition #: req15854

Location: Southfield, MI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we're united in our mission and these shared values: we're motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in it for the long haul.

As a Foster Care Adoption Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for providing professional adoption services, to include quality family and child assessments, successful adoptive placements, and postplacement supervision in accordance with agency policies, state contract(s) and licensing regulations. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide thorough assessments for pre-adoptive children and families;
  • Conduct periodic adoptive educational and preparational group meetings for pre-adoptive families to ensure appropriate resources for referred children;
  • Process case assignments and complete child and adoptive family assessments in accordance with agency expectations and procedures;
  • Participate in adoptive planning for referred children, advocating for the child's best interest through available adoptive family resources;
  • Coordinate pre-adoptive planning with foster care workers, foster and adoptive parents and DHS referral sources, including MARE, when necessary;
  • Prepare children, foster and adoptive families for adoption, and conduct pre-adoptive visitation of referred children with appropriate families;
  • Conduct adoptive placements for referred children with approved families in accordance to contract and agency expectations;
  • Ensure quality adoptions services within state licensing requirements;
  • Provide a minimum of quarterly post-placement supervision contacts with adoptive families and children;
  • Organize and manage time to insure reports and documents are completed in a timely fashion;
  • Attend required court hearings;
  • Meet regularly with supervisor to consult on case review case plan and direction, and to evaluate progress;
  • Participate in adoption events and other meetings as required;
  • Attend required training hours per state licensing, DHS, COA, and agency mandates;
  • Attend training to apply newly gained knowledge in proving services;
  • Promote Bethany's adoption services within the community, including public relations contacts, as requested;
  • Demonstrate flexibility with working hours outside of the normal business hours to meet the needs of the role to include some evenings and weekends, as needed;
  • Maintain effective communication with community agencies or individuals involved in service provision;
  • Participate in program development and planning as requested by supervisor;
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college;
  • Master's degree in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college, a plus;
  • At least two (2) years of adoption experience in a child welfare agency, preferred;
  • Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community relationships with a diverse group of individuals;
  • Must possess excellent interviewing, observation, diagnostic, and family assessment skills;
  • Must be highly motivated and able to take initiative;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
  • Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and weekends;
  • Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
  • Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
  • Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
  • Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
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