Adoption Program Coordinator, Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN THE LFCS TEAM!

Come join the LFCS Team and work for one of the largest and most well respected non-profit organizations in the state of Missouri!

We take pride in our 155 year history and our mission of empowering children and families to overcome challenges today so they can build a better tomorrow.

WHY IS LFCS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

We offer work / life balance, a friendly and energetic atmosphere, competitive salary, comprehensive medical plans, a 401(K) match, a hybrid work environment for most positions and paid holidays, vacation and personal days.

We are also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program!

We are seeking compassionate, professional Program Coordinator for our Adoption Program to develop, coordinate and provide post-adoption services for the Adoption Program statewide.

This position will provide and maintain child welfare services, counseling and case management to individuals, families and groups that include birth, foster and adoptive families.

Duties

• Provide adoption services to pre-adoptive and adoptive parents through home studies, matching support, post-placement services, and post adoption services while also providing education, counseling, and advocacy for families.
• Develop, coordinate and implement practice standards for post-adoption contact, including annual check-in process with Adoption clients
• Develop and coordinate post adoption events including peer support, groups and events as well as coaching and case management services for post-adoption clients.
• Partner with Adoption Psychoeducation Coordinator to develop materials for post adoption services and Partner with Exchange / Search / Reunion Coordinator to coordinate and provide services with overlap to meet client needs.
• Coordinate and provide trauma informed care to clients that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable and client-centered.

Build a positive working relationship with clients to meet their goals through regular, consistent, face-to-face or virtual client contact.

• Respond to client crisis situations within program parameters in a timely manner according to program protocols, including on-call phone coverage as required.
• Testify in court as required within program parameters. Complete professional court reports. Present self and documentation / reports in a professional manner.
• Serve as a mentor to Case Managers / Social Workers. Develop and provide training such as cultural competence, diversity, equity & inclusion, therapeutic & intervention techniques as applicable to job duties.

Provide supervision and mentoring to students / interns.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be a licensed driver with access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and / or organization requirements.

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling or other Human Behavior Science.

Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling or other Human Behavior Science.

Professionally licensed (LCSW / LPC) or provisionally licensed as LMSW / PLPC, with 2 years of experience in social services.

WE ARE A ST. LOUIS BEST PLACE TO WORK !

Lutheran Family and Children's Services (LFCS) was recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" by the St. Louis Business Journal's annual awards program for 2024! We were selected through feedback from our own employees, based on our commitment to healthy work / life balance, competitive pay and benefits and a supportive and positive work environment.

Come see for yourself why our staff feel such a strong dedication to our mission!

Please apply at : https : / / lfcsmo.org /

We are an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, creed, genetic information, gender identity, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

In addition to federal law requirements, LFCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.