Kansas Adoption Exchange Child Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Make Your Work Matter Every Day  

Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job? 

What if you could come to work knowing that your time, energy, and compassion are helping children in foster care find the permanent families they've been waiting for? 

Every child deserves to be seen, known, and loved. As an Adoption Exchange Specialist, you'll play a critical role in helping children who are legally free for adoption connect with families who can offer them a lifetime of love, stability, and belonging. By sharing each child's unique story, collaborating with child welfare professionals, and championing permanency, you'll help create life-changing opportunities for children across Kansas. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to help children find the family they deserve. 

At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities for everyone. We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible. 

If you're looking for a career where you can see the difference you make in the lives of children and families every day, we'd love to meet you. 

Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?  

• Make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of children waiting for permanent families. 
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping every child achieve permanency through adoption. 
• Work for an innovative organization that values creativity, collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth. 
• Help children share their stories and connect with families who are ready to provide lifelong love and support. 
• Join a mission that changes lives—one child, one parent, and one family at a time. 

Kansas Adoption Exchange Child Specialist  

As a Kansas Adoption Exchange Child Specialist, you'll serve as a champion for children in foster care who are legally free for adoption and waiting for a permanent family. Working as part of the Kansas Adoption Exchange team, you'll ensure every child has the opportunity to be seen by prospective adoptive families through the AdoptKSKids adoption exchange website. 

You'll develop meaningful, engaging profiles that highlight each child's unique personality, strengths, interests, and story while maintaining accurate and up-to-date information. By collaborating closely with case management teams and the Adoption Exchange Family Specialist, you'll help identify, recruit, and connect with families who can provide children with the lifelong relationships they deserve.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills  

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (preferred) or a related human services field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience working with foster care/adoption and familiarity with the Kansas child welfare system (preferred).
• Passion for helping children achieve permanency through adoption and lifelong family connections. 
• Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.  
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create compelling, child-centered profiles and maintain clear, accurate documentation. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain detailed records. 
• Travel required within surrounding counties with or without accommodation.