What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADOPTION SPECIALIST - BA position at Vista Maria?
Description
Implements and monitors quality individual, group, and / or family counseling according to specific treatment plans.
Serves as a liaison and client advocate with the court, funding, referring / referral agencies and schools.
Completes all required paperwork, (e.g. updated assessments / treatments plans, case notes, phone logs, court
reports and utilization review reports).
Provides face-to-face contact with assigned clients, per contract requirements.
Schedules, organizes and attends Family Team Meetings.
Participates in scheduled case conferences with collaborating agency.
Maintains a flexible work schedule that provides accessibility that supports the needs of the community based
environment.
Provides education and support, regarding needs of clients, for foster parents and planning families.
Develops and revises strategies and diverse treatment plans for assigned clients according to each client's
individual needs.
Participates in on-call rotation for foster families and planning families.
Provide a range of adoption preparation services to abused and neglected children and their families.
Assess children's current and long terms needs.
Assess appropriateness of families for adoption.
Develop child specific recruitment plans.
Secure adoption and medical subsidies.
Prepare adoption legal papers.
Ensure each child's safety and permanence needs are monitored.
Participate in community meetings and recruitment events as needed.
Provide information and recommendations to the Family Court in legal proceedings.
Assist families with post adoption referrals.
Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the adoptive parent(s).
Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts.
Stays informed of current practice developments within the profession, and uses educational and training
opportunities to ensure continual professional competence.
Plans and organizes work to meet all requirements according to agency and COA standards, licensing and
funding requirements.
Prepares for and participates in individual supervision, team meetings, and other agency meetings regularly.
Works with Vista Maria programs and community agencies / resources to provide referrals, resources and related
services to clients.
Performs all other duties as required or requested by the agency.
Requirements
Required :
Bachelor's degree in human services, such as counseling, social work, psychology, etc., from an accredited
school.
One year of experience working with children and families.
One (1) year of experience in foster care or adoption.
State registration or licensure as required by licensing for funding.
A valid Michigan driver's license without relevant restrictions.
Preferred :
Bachelor's degree in human services, such as counseling, social work, psychology, etc., from and accredited
school, and some knowledge of mental issues, treatment concepts and experiences in their implementation with
children and / or families.
1-2 years same or similar experience.
Experience with Licensing Rules for Adoption in the State of Michigan.
Working knowledge of diagnostic criteria and coding.
Completion of Child Welfare Training Institute (CWTI) training for Foster Care and Adoption required by the State of
Michigan.
