Adoption Program Coordinator

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri (LFCS) is seeking a dedicated adoption services professional in St. Louis to support pre-adoptive and adoptive families through home studies, matching, and post-placement services.

This role emphasizes education, counseling, and advocacy to strengthen families and children across Missouri. You will coordinate search and reunion services, collaborate with coordinators to create materials, respond to crises, and deliver trauma-informed care in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred with license (LCSW/LPC or LMSW/PLPC) and 2+ years in social services.
• Valid driver's license and access to insured vehicle per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide adoption home studies, matching support, and post-placement services.
• Coordinate search and reunion services per state statute, with case management as needed.
• Develop educational materials with Adoption Psychoeducation Coordinator.
• Respond to crisis situations promptly according to program protocols.
• Deliver trauma-informed care and build strong client relationships to meet adoption goals.
• Mentor Case Managers/Social Workers and provide training on cultural competence and DEI.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling or other Human Behavior Science

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, or other Human Behavior Science

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.

December 2026 Graduates are Welcome to Apply!

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:

• Provide adoption services to pre-adoptive and adoptive parents through home studies, matching support, post placement services, and post adoption services while also providing education, counseling, and advocacy for families.
• Coordinate and implement search services and reunion services according to state statute and including case management when appropriate.
• Partner with Adoption Psychoeducation Coordinator to develop materials for exchange, search and reunion services and Partner with Post Adoption Coordinator to coordinate and provide services with overlap to meet client needs.
• Respond to crisis situations within program parameters in a timely manner according to program protocols, including on-call coverage as required.
• 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.

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.