Adoption Specialist

Position Description

Position: Adoption Specialist

Status: Salaried/Exempt

General Description

Under general supervision of the Program Director, provides adoption services to all assigned cases in compliance with requirements of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Team Supervisor..

Responsibilities (illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary):

• Responsible for obtaining permanency for children through adoption by completing all required home studies, appropriate youth and family assessments and other applicable reports and filings as outlined in the adoption contract and/or manual.
• Follow up of adoption inquiries, recruitment of adoptive parents, registration of youth on MARE before required deadline.
• Communicates with DHS to ensure proper paperwork is received to proceed with the adoption process.
• Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all Agency-required reports, paperwork, and filings.
• Attends, conducts, or participates in all case conferences, hearings (court and adoption), assessments, home visits, etc. as required.
• Represents the agency at community meetings; interfaces with the community and other social service agencies as required.
• Immediately apprises the appropriate Agency personnel of any potential emergency situation (supervisor and/or Program Director).
• May be required to facilitate training for adoptive families and foster families.
• Provides other Agency-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Core Responsibilities (required Of All Agency Employees)

• Promotes a positive working environment within the Agency.
• Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees, consumers, visitors, and the public.
• Actively participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
• Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
• Complies with the Agency’s Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Maintains as confidential all matters related to Agency affairs and refrains from internal and external discussions related to any employee, consumer, financial, or administrative issue except as required as part of job performance.