Adoption Coordinator - Child Welfare

Kids Central•Wildwood, FL

2d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Adoption Coordinator at Kids Central, Inc. (KCI) within the Out of Home Care Department. The primary function is to provide organizational consultation on case-specific, procedural, and community issues to an assigned contracted family care management agency. The coordinator will ensure the quality of services, including out-of-home care, protective services, and adoption-related services, is monitored and tracked. The position operates under the guidance of the Sr. Director of Out of Home Care and adheres to the operating policies and procedures of Kids Central, Inc. and the Department of Children and Families to measure quality service provision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Adoptions.
Strong organizational and data management skills.
Ability to clear a Level II Background Screen.
Valid driver’s license and insurable through the agency’s current insurance carrier.
Must carry a personal phone with a voice plan only for business communications during and outside business hours.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social services.

Responsibilities

Acts as a troubleshooter for the Adoption process at Kids Central.
Requires frequent off-site activities that address improvements in the system of care.
Provides guidance and direction to contracted agencies.
Facilitates corrective action across the system of care.
Facilitates positive community relations.
Research operating procedures in accordance with federal law, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Florida Juvenile Rules of Procedure. Ensures policy updates or changes are communicated to the assigned family care management agency.
Develops processes to ensure that family care management outcome measures comply with statutorily mandated benchmarks for permanency and adoption-related services.
Tracks, logs, and reviews all adoptive subsidy packets before submission to Sr. Director of Out of Home Care for approval.
Reviews and processes inquiries from adoptive parents received by Kids Central’s Ombudsman. Responsible for investigating, assisting care management in responding, and providing a resolution to complaints and inquiries. Tracks all inquiries and reports out monthly.
Serves as representative for Kids Central on the Adoption Review Committee.
Facilitates the Separated Sibling Staffings.
Utilizes established reporting mechanisms for Adoptions finalized within 24 Months and other performance reports and safety measurements related to the adoption process.
Participates in quarterly case review for the contracted Adoption case management provider. Assists in the case review process, including sample collection, entrance and exit interviewing, aggregating data, and report writing. Produce data reports and examine performance trends.
Assists in training staff and staff development activities. Provides ongoing training and updates on policy and procedures.
Responsible for ensuring the Adoption Chronicles are updated and current on the website.
Performs any other related duties as required.