The Adoption Guardianship Subsidy Specialist provides full case management and crisis intervention services to adoptive families of children with special needs. This position determines if hard to place children in an adoptive home are eligible for adoption assistance and determines if the Adoption Subsidy Program is an option for permanency.
Duties:
Consults with the child's behavioral health and medical professionals, adoptive parents, school personnel and DCS staff.
Determines if hard to place children in adoptive homes are eligible for adoption assistance
Completes required documentation on approved cases to comply with state and federal requirements
Provides policies/procedures training and technical assistance to adoptive parents and workers
Reviews and resolves high profile case-specific issues and concerns
Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge of:
Complex federal and state adoption laws, regulations and policies
Family dynamics
Child development and behavior
Sources of family conflict
Special services subsidies
Skill in:
Organization and follow-up
Interpretation of rules and regulations
Experience Required
A Bachelor's degree in Social work or other social science program is preferred but not required
Education Required
Previous experience in adoptions or child welfare is preferred but not required