Special Needs Adoption Coordinator

Special Needs Adoption Coordinator

Join Lutheran Services Carolinas and help children find safe, loving, and permanent families through adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct adoption home studies (Pre-Placement Assessments) and foster care licensing activities.
• Match approved adoptive families with children in foster care based on each child's unique needs.
• Provide ongoing case management, support, education, and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.
• Complete home visits, post-placement supervision, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with agency, licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with county DSS offices, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Support adoption finalization and permanency planning efforts for children and families.
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and family engagement activities.

Qualifications:

• Experience in social work, child welfare, foster care, adoption services, or case management preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound professional judgment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-Time Remote Position
• Starting Salary: $48,000 annually
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families

Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating hope and healing for children and families across the Carolinas.