Adoption Case Managers Jobs

The purpose of this position is to provide adoption case management for children with a goal of Adoption and where a petition for termination of parental rights has been filed. This position provides direct case work support to families adopting children with needed case management, transition assistance and services, while adhering to relevant legal and policy requirements governing adoptions. The purpose is to evaluate, coordinate, and ensure that the necessary services and treatment are provided; complete required family assessments and ongoing documentation; assess families through the adoption home study process and assist by teaming with them to identify goals to maintain and strengthen the family unit and to participate in staffings to ensure permanency is being obtained timely and to maintain child safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of and participate in sibling separation staffings, match staffings and Adoption Applicant Review Committees
• Conduct regular home visits to ensure engagement and progress of children/families
• Assess children and family needs and coordinates delivery of services specific to adoption preparation, transition and support for the children and family including coordinating the development, documentation and fulfillment as a Case Manager at least monthly to provide status update regarding adoption case activity
• Serve as the primary point of contact to adoptive families with children placed in their home during the 90-day post-placement supervision period
• Communicate with the primary Child Welfare Case Manager to fulfill needs related to adoption disruptions including documenting disruptions, ensuring that subsidy is terminated (if applicable), and guiding efficient coordination of needs toward subsequent placement of the children and support of the children and family
• Perform specialized case management activities as needed toward program compliance with legislative mandates, and DCF and/or agency initiatives including the Adoption Incentive Program
• Adherence of all data collection into FSFN
• Provide documentation and data on adoption activities

Qualifications

• Child Welfare Certification (preferred)
• Adoption Competency training (preferred)
• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of two (2) years of child welfare related experience OR an advanced degree in social work or a comparable human service field. Official transcripts are a mandatory requirement