Hybrid Adoption & Parenting Support Coordinator

Lutheran Family Services; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family Services is seeking a Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption (PPA) Coordinator in Omaha, NE. The role includes counseling, education, and outreach to birth and adoptive families, with responsibilities spanning pregnancy, parenting, and adoption services.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources, assisting in adoptions, leading education for prospective families, and providing post-placement support. Hybrid in-office/remote work and occasional evenings/weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Services or related field.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred; licensure as PLMHP helpful.
• Minimum 5 years experience serving children and families.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, education, referral, and support to birth and adoptive families.
• Coordinate community resources for birth parents who choose to parent.
• Participate in placing children in adoptive homes and prepare legal documents.
• Recruit and oversee prospective adoptive homes; conduct home studies.
• Lead group education/preparation for adoptive parents.
• Deliver post-adoption counseling and intensive post-placement support.
• Educate communities and promote pregnancy counseling services.
• Attend outreach events; represent the agency at community forums.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality and integrity

Knowledge of employment laws

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field

Master’s in Human Service field (strongly preferred)

Provisional PLMHP licensure preferred

5+ years serving children and families

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lutheran Family Services is seeking a Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption (PPA) Coordinator in Omaha, NE. The role includes counseling, education, and outreach to birth and adoptive families, with responsibilities spanning pregnancy, parenting, and adoption services.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources, assisting in adoptions, leading education for prospective families, and providing post-placement support. Hybrid in-office/remote work and occasional evenings/weekends may apply.