Adoption Program Coordinator

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri

Adoption Program Coordinator providing trauma informed care and support to clients through direct interaction. Focus on developing and coordinating post adoption services and mentoring staff and interns.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeColumbia • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Case ManagementTherapeutic TechniquesIntervention TechniquesPost Adoption ServicesGroup Facilitation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationTeam CollaborationMission Driven

Certifications

LCSWLPCLMSWPLPC