Adoption coordinator job description

FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview (FFN) represents a partnership with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide an array of foster care and related services in coordination with network partners. The network includes DCF, Lakeview Center (as the lead agency), judiciary, sub-contracted service providers, foster parents, the Circuit 1 Community Alliance, agency stakeholders, and the community working together to implement the legislative mandate for community-based care. Services include: case management for out-of-home and in-home placements; foster home recruitment, training, recommendation for licensure, and support; adoption support; an independent living program; dependency court resource facilitation; sub-contract management; and other services related to abused and neglected children and their families.

This position is to provide adoption education and services for children and families in the child welfare system where there is a legal case goal of adoption. This position is responsible for assessing the child's and family's adoption readiness and offering support or interventions to ensure permanency is obtained for the child in a physically and emotionally safe and stable environment.

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with children, youth, families, partners and providers regarding the adoption process and requirements. Assignments/tasks are to be executed with considerable independence and maintain compliance with established agency policies and procedures, contract requirements, and federal and state regulations/laws.
Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or a Master's degree. The following related degrees will be accepted: Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Education, Human Sciences, Law, Behavioral Sciences, Human Development, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Public Administration, Education, Community Development, Health Science, Political Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Child and Society and Criminal Justice/Criminology.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software.

Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, must have a good driving record and be insurable under LCI's policy.

Must receive passing score on the Introduction to Child Protection written assessment and field based assessment within one (1) year of employment.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at (phone number removed).

LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED

Best Friends recently received a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award from Energage. Visit the Best Friends Animal Society page on the Energage Top Workplaces award winners' site here to learn more. Not only do we take pride in cultivating a welcoming and supportive community and culture for our employees, but we also offer competitive benefits that make it easy to see why we were granted such an awesome award! Take a look for yourself! We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability, dependent care reimbursement, pet sitting reimbursement when traveling for work, flexible spending account, health savings account, generous paid time off, paid holidays, auto insurance discount, and legal and identity theft coverage. For added well-being support, we offer Pawternity Leave for employees to have time to care for their personal pets, mental health support, and an employee assistance program. We also offer a generous 401k savings plan. Do you want to love where you work? Look no further and apply online today!
Hiring Range: This position is anticipated to start at $19.76 per hour.

Coordinators are responsible for the daily functions and growth of lifesaving outcome programs including adoptions, transports/transfers, medical needs, and foster care of animals in our program locations. They act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and organizational success. While this role includes responsibilities in all outcome-focused programs, coordinators may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs.

Culture Statement and Responsibility:

We value attitude over aptitude, and we treat Kindness as a discipline because it is paramount in our culture along with our other Guiding Principles. Culture is how we talk to and treat ourselves and one another, it's how we generate and respond to change, it's how we plan and make decisions, it's how we do what we do.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

* Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness, and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others, and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
* Promote, coordinate, and facilitate mobile, remote, and on-site pet adoptions, providing superior customer service, new pet parent counseling, and post-adoption support throughout.
* Coordinate and conduct transport program operations including but not limited to animal selection, travel logistics (flight bookings, driving/driver recruitment, vehicle preparation), records management, supply management, and vehicle management.
* Develop a general knowledge of the animals in the Best Friends' care; deliver superior customer service, assist adopters, fosters, and transfer partners by gathering information to match them with appropriate animals, arranging introductions, pet to pet meets; acquiring/providing medical records, health certificates (when necessary), follow-ups as needed or required.
* Work directly with and support volunteers on all aspects and protocols of lifesaving care and outcome programs, including program protocols, cleaning protocols, specific animal behavior, and care, animal handling, transportation requirements and procedures, data entry, and communications with the goal of maximizing meaningful volunteer contributions.
* Work collaboratively with Best Friends' team members in all areas of operations to achieve lifesaving goals; follow Best Friends policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.

Skills and Experience:

* Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with an open adoption process.
* Previous experience supporting adoption and foster programs preferred.
* Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle all cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats.
* Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required.
* Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; an initiative to assist in any area or process; problem-solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; the flexibility to persist until lifesaving outcome goals are achieved.
* Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to:
* Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
* Work at a computer or drive a car for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, sitting, arm, and hand motion.
* Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

* Exposure to dogs, cats, and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
* Ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.
* Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights and holiday work.
* Valid driver's license, ability to qualify to be added to Best Friends insurance, ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.

After applicants accept an offer of employment in writing, they will be asked to provide Covid-19 vaccination status information pursuant to any applicable policies in place at the time of hiring.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society.

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus - Adoption Matching Coordinator - A Family for ME

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Join us for this exciting new opportunity! Through a new contract award, we have expanded our adoption matching services, and are seeking clinical staff to join our team. Do you have experience working with and assessing children and families? Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills?

This is a full time, home office based position, with some travel within your geographic area. The A Family for ME Matching Coordinator - Masters meets with licensed resource families who are interested in adopting as well as children who are awaiting their adoptive family, assess their various skills, interests and abilities, and with the aid of software, make recommendations for adoptive matches.

Robust Benefits Package:

+ Health Insurance

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Life Insurance

+ Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

+ Identity Theft Insurance

+ Pet Insurance

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

+ Flexibility of Schedules

+ Career Advancement Opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)

+ Student Loan Assistance

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts

+ Opportunity for Same Day Pay

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DUTIES:

+ Work with DHHS to gather information, releases and documents about children and families.

+ Meet with, assess, write biographies and complete other requisite assessment tools and documentation for identified children and families.

+ Review all information (through interviews and documentation) to critically assess for matching attributes and readiness.

+ Enter documentation and requisite data into database(s) within timelines.

+ Assess individuals and families, and make recommendations on adoptive matching using best practices.

+ Provide education and clinical recommendations to program participants that promote adoption readiness and successful adoptions.

+ Communicate with DHHS, perspective families and children per contract and practice expectations.

+ Maximize client engagement in all appropriate recruitment venues.

+ Meet contracted deliverables and program goals.

+ Maintain and demonstrate professionalism, respect, and sensitivity in all communication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited school. Maine state licensure of at LMSW/LCSW/LCPC. Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role. Previous experience working with, and assessing children and families is required.

Spurwink considers the health and safety of its clients, staff, contractors, and the community to be its highest priority. In this rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic, Spurwink is working closely with the CDC, DHHS, DOE, CDS, and other partners to operate in the manner that is safest for all while also providing essential behavioral health services.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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