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Catholic Charitie West Michigan is Hiring an Adoption Specialist Near Grand Rapids, MI

Position Summary

The Adoption Specialist position is responsible for the case management of children available for adoption and prospective adoptive families. Plans, prepares and implements adoption services. 

Flexible work schedule after an initial training period that includes working in the office and out of the office.

Annual Salary Range: $38,480.00-$42,040.00

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

  • CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
  • CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conducts assessments of children and prospective adoptive families.
  • Provides services based on assessment of children and prospective adoptive families.
  • Attends and testifies at court hearings regarding services and develops a plan to establish permanence for children.
  • Assists in transporting clients when needed.
  • Attends case review meetings and assist the child welfare team to maximize coordination and continuity of services.
  • Contacts foster parents, extended family members, attorneys, therapists, schools and others to coordinate services and implement child service/treatment plans.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of computer systems and relevant software.
  • Ability to make appropriate assessments and recommendations.
  • Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and collect and evaluate client data.
  • Ability to work with community organizations and use community resources to meet client needs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree in human services or a related field is required.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of related experience in human services is highly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

none required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

Our Vision

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

Our Values

  • Compassion
  • Collaboration
  • Compliance
  • Service to All People
  • Sanctity of All Life

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Specialty Trade in Construction

SALARY

$46k-59k (estimate)

POST DATE

11/22/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

04/16/2023

WEBSITE

ccwestmi.org

HEADQUARTERS

NEW YORK MILLS, MN

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1946

TYPE

Private

CEO

DENNIS MEEKS

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Specialty Trade in Construction

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