What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Placement Specialist position at Ennis Center?
Job Summary
The Ennis Center seeks a highly skilled Child Placement Specialist to provide adoption services to children in need of permanency. This role involves completing home studies, assessing youth and family needs, and facilitating the adoption process.
About Us
The Ennis Center is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children and families. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
Responsibilities
This position reports directly to the Team Supervisor and is responsible for:
1. Obtaining permanency for children through adoption by completing all required home studies, assessments, and other applicable reports and filings.
2. Following up on adoption inquiries, recruiting adoptive parents, and registering youth on MARE before deadlines.
3. Communicating with DHS to ensure proper paperwork is received for the adoption process.
4. Ensuring accurate, professional, and timely completion of Agency-required reports, paperwork, and filings.
5. Attending, conducting, or participating in case conferences, hearings, assessments, home visits, and other required activities.
6. Representing the agency at community meetings and interfacing with the community and other social service agencies as needed.
7. Immediately informing the supervisor and/or Program Director of any potential emergency situations.
8. Facilitating training for adoptive families and foster families as required.
Core Responsibilities
All Ennis Center employees are expected to promote a positive working environment, maintain a professional demeanor, participate in training and staff meetings, and comply with Agency policies and procedures.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. A strong understanding of adoption processes and regulations.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
4. Strong organizational and time management skills.
5. A commitment to providing exceptional care and support to children and families.
Benefits
The Ennis Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Salary
$55,000 - $65,000 per year based on experience.
The Ennis Center seeks a highly skilled Child Placement Specialist to provide adoption services to children in need of permanency. This role involves completing home studies, assessing youth and family needs, and facilitating the adoption process.
About Us
The Ennis Center is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children and families. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
Responsibilities
This position reports directly to the Team Supervisor and is responsible for:
1. Obtaining permanency for children through adoption by completing all required home studies, assessments, and other applicable reports and filings.
2. Following up on adoption inquiries, recruiting adoptive parents, and registering youth on MARE before deadlines.
3. Communicating with DHS to ensure proper paperwork is received for the adoption process.
4. Ensuring accurate, professional, and timely completion of Agency-required reports, paperwork, and filings.
5. Attending, conducting, or participating in case conferences, hearings, assessments, home visits, and other required activities.
6. Representing the agency at community meetings and interfacing with the community and other social service agencies as needed.
7. Immediately informing the supervisor and/or Program Director of any potential emergency situations.
8. Facilitating training for adoptive families and foster families as required.
Core Responsibilities
All Ennis Center employees are expected to promote a positive working environment, maintain a professional demeanor, participate in training and staff meetings, and comply with Agency policies and procedures.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. A strong understanding of adoption processes and regulations.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
4. Strong organizational and time management skills.
5. A commitment to providing exceptional care and support to children and families.
Benefits
The Ennis Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Salary
$55,000 - $65,000 per year based on experience.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
