Adoption Subsidy Specialist

Responsibilities

• Confirm eligibility requirements for adoptive children by reviewing applications and documentation
• Assist provider agency staff in determining required documentation for Adoption Subsidy
• Provide one-to-one support and guidance to provider agency staff on program merits and application completion
• Liaise with case planners and supervisory staff regarding Adoption Subsidy packages
• Communicate with internal and external partners regarding program eligibility
• Review Title IV-E eligibility status for children moving toward adoption
• Prepare unit case records for subsidy initiation
• Attend Adoption subsidy fair hearings and complete necessary documentation

Requirements

• Must be permanent (not provisional) in the Civil Service title of Child Welfare Specialist
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
• Ability to pass an English language proficiency test
• For Assignment Level II: one year of satisfactory child welfare casework experience

About the Company

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports.