The mission of the Adoption Services Case Manager is “Helping Children to be Victors.”

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Human Behavioral Sciences such as Social Work or Psychology preferred, Bachelor's degree required. Must meet the required experience as specified within the state of Michigan’s licensing and contractual rules and expectations.

• Working knowledge of Michigan’s Child Welfare system preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.

• Valid Michigan drivers and chauffeur’s license or ability to obtain chauffeur’s license.

• CWTI certified employees receive a $2000 bonus after 90 days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct Adoption Case Management and Permanency planning services to assigned recipients of care and adoptive families.

• Assess families and individuals in regard to their ability to effectively foster, care for and or adopt recipients of care.

• Act as an advocate, liaison and or mentor on behalf of the WHS, clientele, contractor, court and or community partners in various locations and settings.

• Maintain a professional, supportive, confidential and therapeutic atmosphere for our clientele, co-workers, community partners.

• Travel throughout the state of Michigan and to utilize a personal vehicle and or agency vehicle (when available) in order to successfully complete contractual and agency assignments/tasks.

• Produce all required licensing contractual and agency work related to reports, incident reports, documentation, family assessments, home/family studies etc.

• Responsible for the provision of quality Case Management performance. Must successfully meets and or exceeds all licensing, contractual and agency performance standards.

• Support the Wolverine Human Services Mission Statement and present the agency and its clientele in a professional, ethical and positive fashion.

• Adhere and follow all case related court orders.

• Must be available and willing to respond to agency/recipients of care related needs on a twenty-four hour basis.

• Participate in Quality Assurance activities. Assist with the compliance of performance based corrective action plans (CAP’s).

• Adhere to all required protocols regarding Confidentiality and Ethical Standards.

• Ensure that all agency records are maintained in a safe and secure manner.

• Demonstrate proficiency in WHS technology platforms and applications.

• Participate/attend and complete all required contractual, licensing and agency training successfully.

• Function as a mandated reporter, as required by Michigan Child Protection Law.

• Facilitate/attend all required meetings.

• Other duties, as assigned.

USUAL TIME INVOLVEMENT

Full Time; This is a nonexempt position.

REPORTS TO

Adoption Services Supervisor

By signing below the employee acknowledges receipt of this job description. This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this job and is not a contract. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the clients, the program and the agency.