Adoption & Permanency Recruitment Specialist

Lutheran Family Services; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work environment

Laptop provided

Company cell phone

Zusammenfassung

Lutheran Family Services in Omaha, NE, seeks a Permanency Recruitment Specialist to identify and recruit foster/adoptive families. The role supports children with adoption/guardianship plans and coordinates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure permanency and stability.

The position involves face-to-face work with families, monthly contacts, and reporting requirements in a hybrid work environment, with a focus on mission-driven service.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field required.
• At least 1 year of experience with children and families preferred; customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of case management and adoption-related issues helpful.

Aufgaben

• Identify prospective adoptive/guardianship families through mining and recruiting throughout the case length.
• Provide adoption recruitment services to achieve permanency for children with needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team connected to the child.
• Prepare youth and families for potential adoption/guardianship.
• Advocate for children’s needs through education, advocacy and non-crisis support.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

1 year experience with children and families

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Lutheran Family Services in Omaha, NE, seeks a Permanency Recruitment Specialist to identify and recruit foster/adoptive families. The role supports children with adoption/guardianship plans and coordinates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure permanency and stability.

The position involves face-to-face work with families, monthly contacts, and reporting requirements in a hybrid work environment, with a focus on mission-driven service.