Do you have a Bachelor degree in social work or similar and some experience working in adoptions?
Welcome to Legacy Adoption Services!
Rooted in a legacy of faith and service, Legacy Adoption Services (LAS) proudly serves as a leading Michigan adoption provider. A partnership formed over four decades ago between Samaritas and Wellspring Lutheran Services to provide adoption services to children who cannot be raised by their birth parents. We are dedicated to being responsive, creative, and caring in enhancing stability in the lives of the children and families they serve.
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This position has a pay rate of $43,888.00 annual wage
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
- Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
- Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
- Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
- Plus, many more benefits
Provides advanced case management services for children and families on assigned caseload, in accordance with all applicable contractual, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain current knowledge of recruitment, screening, preparation and assessment of families for adoption; in accordance with all applicable contractual, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and policies. Coordinate matching and pre-placement process for children and families. Attend court hearings and case conferences, community and recruitment events. Work collaboratively with referring foster care staff, other adoption agencies and the Department of Health and Human Services. Complete all legal requirements for finalization of adoptive placements for state ward adoptions. Collect, analyze, evaluate and document appropriate data and client progress, as required for record-keeping and reporting within required time frames. Coordinate placement arrangements with foster parents, including transportation of children as needed. Provide all required post placement services to assigned caseload of adoptive families.Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
- Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
Experience
- One year experience in direct adoption services, child welfare or related services preferred.
Additional Work Requirements
- Automobile travel required.
- Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record. Valid proof of automobile insurance.
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