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Samaritas

Adoption Specialist

Samaritas, Troy, Michigan, United States, 48083


Position Details

Do you have calling to provide a more stable life to children in Michigan ?

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 we serve.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, to enrich lives through a profound legacy of faith and service!

This position has a pay rate of $43,888.00 annually

What's In It For You

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

Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions

Awesome Employee Discounts

UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

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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Requisition Number2025-11357

Employee TypeFull-Time

Hours Per Pay Period80

ShiftDay

Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Position LocationUS-MI-Troy

Work Environment:Hybrid

Benefits Available:Dental, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision Insurance