Adoption specialist job description

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Our vision is for Spectrum Child & Family Services: to be the leader in the community known for exemplary programming that protects, advocates, treats and educates the consumers we serve & excellence in training, mentoring & development of the individuals we employ.

If you have a passion for working with children that have experienced abused and neglect to ensure that a forever home is found, Spectrum Child and Family Services’ Adoption Specialist position is for you. Working with individuals that will open their homes and hearts to children that have experienced trauma is an exceptional skill and SCFS provides you the opportunity to share your unique strengths with families while providing you the opportunity to grow in your own professional development.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Licensing Specialist recruits, licenses, supervises and trains foster family homes for youth needing out-of-home placement; works a non-traditional, flexible work week including evenings and weekends when necessary, transports foster children using own vehicle when necessary, responds to family crisis in efforts of maintaining family member's safety and reinstating family stability, coordinates the provision of collateral services as required by the State of Michigan laws, Division of Child Welfare Licensing (DCWL) requirements and applicable Service Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS :

A. Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services or in a human services-related counseling major.

B. Experience: Two-years experience working with families and assessment skills preferred, Child Welfare Training Institute training required.

C. Skills: interpersonal skills, time management skills, conflict resolution skills, computer skills, and documentation skills Licensing Specialist NAME Page 2 of 2

D. Knowledge: strength based family work, solution focused treatment, adoption process/ policies and procedures, child development, child welfare laws, foster care process

E. Transportation: Reliable and ongoing as required to make home visits, court attendance and provide transportation to youth and families, valid un-restricted driver’s license, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance.

F. Other: State of Michigan Licensing Requirements: Satisfactory DHHS Central Registry Clearance and State Police Record Check, negative TB Test, satisfactory physical exam.

BENEFITS OFFERED :

A. Medical/Dental/Vision

B. 403B

C. Flexible Spending Account

D. Day Care Spending Account

E. Paid Time Of

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Foster Care Adoption Specialist
Are you searching for a way to use your compassion, knowledge and interpersonal skills? Camelot Care Centers, part of the national Pathways brand of mental health providers, offers mentoring, community based, crisis, and outpatient counseling services to support children, their families, and adults in the most effective and respectful manner. Our team lives out their passion for helping the community and need a hardworking, dedicated, and passionate Adoption Specialist to join our team.Our family counseling and foster care services are varied to be able to meet the needs of our clients, and we are continually creating new programs in response to identified needs in a particular area. The common thread is that we provide counseling and support services in-home and in community-based settings throughout Tennessee. We emphasize the strengths and uniqueness of each youth and family. All our family counseling and foster care services are offered by trained therapists and counselors under the direct supervision of licensed clinicians.As part of the nationwide team, we offer many benefits to aid in your work/life balance and career growth. In addition to the usual benefits, we offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, Pet insurance, a Vacation plan that increases with tenure after your first year, Perks at Pathways that offers discounts on shopping, hotel stays, and entertainment; and much more (see below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!
About your Role
The Adoption Specialist is responsible for completing all paperwork needed for preparing and finalizing adoptions of children on Camelot continuum and assisting with the recruitment of homes for those children.
Does the Following Apply to You?

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Collecting information/documentation on children with a permanency goal of adoption
• Writing pre‐placement summaries for all children with a permanency goal of adoption or others that are identified in need
• Participating in recruiting adoptive homes for children that need a forever family
• Attending all DCS trainings regarding adoption and related paperwork
• Completing all paperwork needed for finalizing adoption of children within Camelot foster homes
• participating in all meetings regarding children with permanency goals of adoption; and any other duties as assigned

Perks of Working for Pathways:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation Days (1st year 10 days; increases with tenure)
• Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
• 9 Paid Holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve )
• Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
• Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• 401 K

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! Camelot Care Centers, LLC. is subsidiary of Pathways
Check out the links above to learn more about our organizations Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

TFI is a leading child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact that we do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to create new resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to meet the needs of families of children.
Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in child and family services field is preferred. High School or GED and two years of experience in child and family services field required.

Valid driver's license is required.

Benefits:

Competitive pay
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company paid Life insurance
401(k) Match
20 days of personal leave in first year of employment
11 paid holidays
Longevity bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Program
Referral program

The Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.

As an Adoption Specialist with TFI Family Services, you will:

Provides support to Case Management teams in finding adoptive families for children in the foster care system who are legally free for adoption, including researching and recommending possible relative options
Plans events in the Community to recruit for general and child specific adoption matches.
Maintains TARE profiles for all children free for adoption whose Permanency Plan is Adoption.
Screens inquiries from TARE as well as other types of inquiries to identify best match for children who are free for adoption.
Provides support to Case Management teams in accomplishing tasks to achieve the finalization of an adoption to include consultation on specific issues related to preparation of the child for an adoptive placement.
Identifies, tracks and monitors children and youth with a goal of adoption who are experiencing barriers to permanency
Initiates, gathers and completes required documents or procedures associated with adoption
Maintains a close working relationship with public and private agencies involved in providing services/support to adoptive placements.
Participates in team meetings, provides information to the responsible agency(ies) on all matters related to the child, as required
Participates in case planning conferences at required intervals, if needed
Coordinates community resources for the benefit of children served
Completes documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content
Coordinates with Agency behavioral health and family permanency staff, and staff from external public and private agencies on the delivery of services to children and families
Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position
Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions

If you want to make a difference in a child's life, join our team today!

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment

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