Samaritas · 8 hours ago
Foster Care Documentation Specialist
Detroit Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$14/hr - $14/hr
2+ years expSamaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization focused on connecting people with families and communities. The Foster Care Documentation Specialist will review and maintain case files to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements, supporting case managers in the process.
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Responsibilities
Review foster care case files for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Ensure documentation aligns with agency policies and state/federal regulations
Collaborate with case managers to correct and update records as needed
Maintain organized systems for tracking and auditing case documentation
Coordinate with Supervisor to determine case files to be reviewed
Perform review of each case file to ensure that necessary paperwork is in order and meets all agency policy and outside regulatory requirements
Send and retrieve case files from offsite storage facility
Review all documents for accuracy (i.e. names, dates, etc.)
Provide completed case review forms to the supervisor so changes can be made to the case file if necessary
Track all pertinent case paperwork, i.e. reports, legal paperwork to ensure completion in a timely manner and use various data entry systems to do so
Advise and request assistance of program supervisor and/or manager to resolve any significant problems identified
Maintain files according to filing requirements, provide related needs such and copying labeling, recordkeeping, etc
Recommend changes within our current system that improves efficiencies
Communicate with and respond to any issues raised by staff
Provide support to staff
Qualification
Required
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Associate's degree in a human services field preferred
Familiarity with child welfare documentation preferred
Two or more years' experience in a related capacity with knowledge of adoption and/or foster care and licensing requirements preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement contributions
Company
Samaritas
We connect people with families and communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Morin
President & Chief Executive Officer
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