Adoption Specialist - Community Partnership For Children : Job Details

Job Title: Adoption Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Daytona Beach, FL

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range $49,500.00+DOE

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adoption Specialist shall provide Adoption Support Services to direct case management in order to facilitate the successful adoption of eligible children in CPC/DCF care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist agency with meeting permanency performance goals for all children who are available for adoption

* Complete Adoption Information Page within 10 days of assignment

* Maintain monthly contact with assigned families while working towards adoption achievement.

* Provide information to the Revenue Maximization unit for Title IV-E and Medicaid Eligibility.

* Coordinate fingerprinting and criminal and CSA/FAHIS background checks on potential adoptive families in accordance with the requirements and timeframes outlined in F.A.C. 65C-16.

* Complete adoptive home studies for non-relatives placements, relative placements, and foster home placements on jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional cases

* Complete and organize all documents required for the maintenance adoption subsidy file.

* Perform a comprehensive child study

* Coordinate associated legal services necessary for the adoption of eligible children to occur.

* Complete Adoption Assistance Agreement, Memo of Agreement and Consent for Adoption forms.

* Complete required home assessment/observations and monitor post-placement supervision provided by case manager and assist in deciding whether to continue supervision period or issue consent to adopt.

* Maintain a comprehensive record of work in FSFN.

* Participate in staffings and AARC (Adoption Applicant Review Committee) meetings

* Provide technical adoption assistance to CPC staff during the permanency planning process.

* Communicate on at least a bi-monthly basis with the CPC case manager and/or case manager supervisor to assess progress towards adoption and provide status updates.

* Performa needed interpretive duties to identify needs and assist the family with understanding the tasks needed to complete adoption process and permanency achievement.

* Attend Judicial Reviews and any other court hearings for children who have a goal of adoption.

* Staff cases with the supervisor or designee to satisfy Adoption Rule 65C-16.

* Serve as On-Call Case Manager after hours as assigned and determine and response to immediate risk and needs of child

* Participate in quality improvement process

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Community Partnership for Children reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, skills and abilities):

* One or more years experience working in Case Management

* Effective verbal and written communication skills

* Stronger interpersonal and communication skills

* Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

* Ability to effectively collaborate with employees and system partners

* Ability to work independently

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data

* Knowledge of community social services

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED:

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a human services related field

* Child Welfare Certification (Required)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter as required by DCF; and successfully complete the background screening requirements for Community Partnership for Children.

If local travel is required, a Valid Florida driver's license and documentation of current automobile insurance, with $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability limit, is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work in an office/clerical environment. The employee will work predominantly seated with recurrent need to walk, stand, and bend from the waist. Occasional light lifting, stooping, and climbing may be required. Occasional local travel.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description should not be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Community Partnership for Children and any employee. Employment at Community Partnership for Children is at-will and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without just cause.