Adoption Program Coordinator (Columbia or KC)

Lutheran Family And Childrens Services Of Missouri • Kansas City, MO

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Legacy of Impact – Make a Real Difference Every Day! At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), we have a 157-year history of empowering children and families to overcome life’s toughest challenges. When you join our team, you’re becoming a part of a mission that transforms lives and builds brighter futures—now and for generations to come. Why LFCS? Meaningful Work: Your efforts will directly help shape a better world for those who need it most. Impactful Mission: Join a team dedicated to creating safety and stability for kids across Missouri. A Legacy of Change: Be part of an organization that creates a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling or other Human Behavior Science.
• Must be a licensed driver with access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
• A mission driven individual, who fully embraces and models LFCS values and can forge a mutually respectful partnership with team members.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 adoption goals through regular, consistent, face-to-face or virtual client contact.
• Develop and coordinate post adoption events including peer support, groups and events as well as coaching and case management services for post-adoption clients.
• 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.
• Partner with Adoption Psychoeducation Coordinator to develop materials for post adoption services.
• Partner with Exchange/Search/Reunion Coordinator to coordinate and provide services with overlap to meet client needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level