Adoption Subsidy Specialist
Core
Confirming eligibility requirements for adoptive children by reviewing applications and documentation, assisting provider agencies, and preparing case records for adoption subsidy initiation.
Role type
Eligibility specialist for child welfare adoption subsidies
Builds
Adoption subsidy programs for children meeting special needs definitions
Domain
Child welfare / Social services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Reviewing adoption applications and documentation, liaising with provider agencies and case planners, preparing case records, attending fair hearings, reviewing Title IV-E eligibility
Preferred skills
Child welfare casework experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Confirming eligibility requirements for all Adoptive children by reviewing Adoption Subsidy applications, Expenses Agreements, and supportive documentation for accuracy; Assisting provider agency staff in determining appropriate documentation required to apply for Adoption Subsidy; Offering one-to one support to provider agency staff on the merits of the program; Liaising with case planners and supervisory staff providing guidance, recommendations, and follow-ups on completing Adoption Subsidy packages; Reviewing Title IV-E eligibility status of children moving toward Adoption; Preparing unit case records for Adoption subsidy initiation after a child has been freed for adoption; Preparing for and attending Adoption subsidy fair hearings and completing necessary case notes and documentation