Documentation Specialist - 10352
Ensure Accuracy. Support Compliance. Strengthen Care.
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about supporting child welfare in a meaningful way? Samaritas is seeking a Foster Care Documentation Specialist to play a critical role behind the scenes, ensuring that case records are accurate, complete, and compliant.
About Samaritas
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human services organization dedicated to connecting people to families and communities, empowering them to live their fullest lives, and creating lasting transformation. Guided by the spirit of the Good Samaritan, our mission drives everything we do.
About the role
In this position, your work directly supports case managers, supervisors, and ultimately the children and families we serve by upholding the highest standards of documentation and accountability. As a Foster Care Documentation Specialist, you will review and maintain case files to ensure compliance with organizational policies and state and federal regulations. This role is essential in supporting program quality, regulatory adherence, and effective service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Review foster care case files to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance
- Verify that all documentation aligns with agency policies and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with supervisors to identify files for review
- Track and manage required paperwork, including legal documents and reports
- Identify missing or inaccurate information and collaborate with staff to resolve issues
- Maintain organized systems for filing, recordkeeping, and document tracking
- Send and retrieve files from offsite storage as needed
- Complete case review summaries and provide findings to supervisors
- Recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in documentation systems
- Provide ongoing support and communication to staff regarding documentation needs
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a human services field preferred
- Two or more years of experience in a related role preferred
- Knowledge of foster care, adoption, and licensing requirements preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement contributions
Pay
$14.00 per hour
Schedule
- Part time ~ 24 hours per week
- 8:30am start time ~ days worked will be flexible
Why Join Samaritas
- Mission-driven work that supports vulnerable children and families
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to the quality and integrity of foster care services