Foster Care Adoption Specialist

Job Category: Social Services - Domestic Programs

Requisition Number: FCACA
001492

• Posted:
  July 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $25 USD
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values:
We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Foster Care Adoption Case Manager, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

• Provide case management services to children in foster care
• Attend and testify at court hearings, as necessary
• Maintain effective contact with attorneys, therapists, CASA workers, and/or other providers
• Maintain current and accurate client records, case files, record notes, and medical records
• Comply with the reporting guidelines established by the organization, Department of Child Services (DCS), and the court, while submitting all required reports in a timely manner
• Provide services that empower clients and adhere to the organization’s standards of ethical practice
• Coordinate and facilitate the completion of the treatment plan, and maintain contact with all providers to include attending child and family team meetings
• Meet with foster parents at least monthly to assist with and ensure the appropriate care is given to foster children
• Investigate child abuse and neglect in accordance with program expectations and guidelines
• Recommend whether the parental rights should be terminated in a timely manner that ensure the safety of the child
• Participate in on-call system and schedule, as necessary
• Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, and to review case plan and direction
• Partner with the Licensing and Placement Specialist regarding foster parent complaints
• Keep abreast of community resources and refer foster families for support, as needed
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or related field of study from an accredited college
• At least one (1) year of prior case management experience in child and family services
• Hold or be willing to obtain state certifications as required by the program
• Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of human services as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree
• Demonstrate an understanding of the effects that separation and loss, neglect, physical and sexual abuse has on a child
• Knowledge of state, community and agency resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Adheres to all agency and departmental safety procedures including reporting any unsafe practices, equipment and environment, and takes an active role in correcting the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper notification channels
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care
• Possess the relevant experience…