Domestic Adoption Coordinator

Job Title: Domestic Adoption Coordinator Reports To: Director of Domestic Adoptions Revised Date: 04.15.2026 FLSA Status: Hourly/Non‑Exempt

SUMMARY

The Domestic Adoption Coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating and planning the services and resources affecting children and their families under the supervision of the Director of Domestic Adoptions. The DAC shall be responsible for intake services and providing casework for birth parents and extended family members as deemed appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and two years directly related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience*; OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience*.
• American Translators Association Certification English/ Spanish; OR Demonstrate ACTFL Intermediate High Proficiency Level or above through proctored testing administered through agency’s preferred testing service not required but preferred.

*Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho‑social therapy and treatment planning. Other Requirements:

• Professional Christian believer who submits an individual Statement of Faith, Acknowledgement and Pledge.
• No criminal record that would adversely affect ability to work with children and adults.
• Demonstrates sufficient resilience to perform sensitive duties assisting children and families that may or may not have experienced trauma.
• Supports the philosophy and goals of Christian Adoption Services, a ministry of Baptist Children’s Homes of NC, Inc. (BCH).
• Conducts themselves in accordance with BCH professional standards.
• Complies with the North Carolina and South Carolina Licensing Rules for Child Placing and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Has good organizational skills and can carry out duties in a timely manner.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Can manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs and adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. and S.C. licensing requirements.
• Meets general qualifications for employment as outlined in agency personnel policies.
• Meets qualifications for employment as a Domestic Adoption Coordinator according to the rules and regulations established by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Christian Adoption Services, a ministry of Baptist Homes of NC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for intake services.
• Complete all required legal documents and paperwork.
• Coordinate services in the assigned region; if providing bilingual support, regular travel to unassigned regions may be necessary.
• Assist staff workers in the development and implementation of an effective pregnancy counseling program.
• Coordinate services with area organizations that communicate with the target population (women experiencing an unintended pregnancy).
• Make recommendations to the Director of Domestic Adoptions for the acceptance of specific children into the agency’s foster care program.
• Increase awareness of Christian Adoption Services and Baptist Children’s Homes of NC with area organizations assisting women with unintended pregnancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

• Prepare for and participate in regular supervisory conferences.
• Participate in 90‑day and annual staff performance evaluations.
• Keep supervisor(s) informed on current status of total work responsibilities.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Represent the agency's philosophy, purpose, and programs to groups, individuals, and referral agencies in a professional and objective manner.
• Comply with and conduct themselves in accordance with the North Carolina and South Carolina Licensing Rules for Child Placing and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, BCH, Inc. policies and procedures (specifically the BCH Employee Manual, BCH Program Policies and Procedures Manual and Pregnancy Caseworker’s Manual).

PROFESSIONALISM / TEAMWORK

• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to work as a member of the Adoption Services team.
• Have knowledge of and support the roles of other team members.
• Respect the right of the team to be involved with the child and his/her family.
• Share with team members information necessary for adoption decision making.
• Participate as a team member in team meetings and other staff meetings.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring of effectiveness of the team’s functioning.
• Research and conduct staff training on appropriate subjects as assigned.
• Participate in the In‑Service Prospective Adoptive Family Training.
• Respect the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and children in care and strive to create a positive relationship within BCH.
• Participate in the agency’s Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed.

CLIENTS

• Provide casework for birth parents and extended family members as deemed appropriate.
• Conduct intake summaries.
• Provide counseling and intake services for expectant mothers and provide casework services as requested for themselves and their children after birth.

RECORD KEEPING

• Maintain case notes for each client.
• Maintain quarterly reviews for each client.

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING

• Continually increase knowledge and skills by taking steps necessary to stay in touch with current trends in the field of adoption as relates to children and families.
• Obtain a minimum of 24 hours of annual professional training related to adoptions.
• Have a body of knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrate a knowledge level of current trends in the area of services to families and children.
• Develop a pool of external resources for supporting services on an as‑needed basis.

EQUIPMENT

Ability to work with general office equipment such as computers and electronic communication devices, and operate necessary software as appropriate for the work. Must be able to drive motor vehicles of various configurations to perform the above duties.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and complete necessary documentation. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from coworkers, service recipients, licensing and other oversight contacts, and various other stakeholders, in a variety of situations and formats.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

Regular contact with colleagues in all departments, as well as with outside individuals and groups; should represent Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. in a positive manner. Contacts outside of the agency where proper handling of situations is of utmost importance as the agency’s image could be affected.

MENTAL / VISUAL / AUDITORY DEMAND

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions. Must be able to productively relate to and interact with individuals facing a variety of mental and emotional health situations such as are involved with providing Baptist Children’s Homes of NC programming. Must recognize and demonstrate sufficient resiliency so as to be effective in serving such program participants.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Complies with agency policies and procedures concerning confidentiality and HIPAA regulations involving all aspects of client information, case records, family information, medical information, psychological services, etc., which, if disclosed, would have adverse internal and/or external effect, and could result in termination of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive and get in and out of a vehicle unassisted, walk up and down stairs, sit, stand, reach, talk and/or hear, and lift up to 15 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter in any home or office environment; the work could require activities in non‑agency owned or operated buildings where environmental circumstances are outside of Baptist Children’s Homes’ control. Outdoor work may be involved as appropriate, and temperature and other environmental factors may vary in such circumstances. Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina P.O. Box 338 Thomasville, NC 27361 | View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Children Homes