Adoption Coordinator

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Adoption Coordinator , Monday through Friday. Responsible for supervising a unit of therapeutic mentors at one or more sites and providing program support within COA standards, LSSI policies, and program plans.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $50,000-$60,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
• The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals!

Essential Functions:

• Supervise a unit of therapeutic mentors providing services to children and families after adoption, including but not limited to meeting regularly with therapeutic mentors to provide guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making and interventions.
• Assist with administrative tasks including but not limited to reporting, tracking, file reviews, and client satisfaction surveys.
• Complete and submit all required reports and documentation accurately and timely as required by agency and contractual entities.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating events including but not limited to food bank, support groups, parent and staff trainings, and client outings.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field from an accredited school required.
• Master's degree in social work or counseling preferred.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience in a social work/mental health or similar setting required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with children required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.