Adoption Program Coordinator Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

Adoption Program Coordinator Lutheran Family And Childrens Services Of Missouri – 3.9

Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$53K – $63.1K a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Master of Social Work LMSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Social work LPC Mid-level Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Social Work 2 years Full Job Description 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.

Your Role:

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 and Partner with Exchange/Search/Reunion Coordinator to coordinate and provide services with overlap to meet client needs.

What We’re Looking For:

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

Preferred:

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. 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. 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.