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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for adoption services in the United States is $21.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are adoption services?

Adoption services are professional support offerings that assist individuals or families in adopting a child. These services typically include counseling, home studies, matching adoptive parents with children, legal guidance, and post-adoption support. Adoption agencies, social workers, and governmental organizations work together to ensure the welfare of both the child and the adoptive family throughout the entire adoption process. The goal is to provide stable, loving homes for children who need them while supporting adoptive families through every stage of the journey.

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To thrive in Adoption Services, you need a background in social work or human services, typically supported by a relevant degree and state licensure or certification. Familiarity with case management software, child welfare regulations, and documentation systems is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication help professionals build trust with families and navigate complex emotional situations. These skills ensure ethical, compassionate, and legally compliant placement processes that prioritize the well-being of children and families.

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Professionals in Adoption Services often encounter challenges such as navigating complex legal requirements, managing the emotional needs of both adoptive families and birth parents, and ensuring the best interests of the child are prioritized. These challenges are typically managed through ongoing training, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (social workers, legal experts, and counselors), and adherence to clear ethical guidelines. Regular supervision and peer support also play a crucial role in helping staff manage emotionally demanding situations and make informed decisions.

What do you need to work at an adoption center?

To work at an adoption center, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant experience in social services or child welfare, and strong interpersonal skills. Some positions may require background checks, training in child safety, and certifications such as CPR or first aid.
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Adoption Services Specialist

Adoption Services Specialist

Animal Humane Society

Minneapolis, MN

$16.75/hr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Animal Humane Society rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

391st of 679 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Adoption Services Specialist

Do you have excellent customer service skills? Are you passionate about seeing animals find their forever homes? Come work as an Adoption Services Specialist for Animal Humane Society, where caring for animals isn't just a job – it's our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people.

Job Summary: The Adoption Services Specialist is responsible for providing a positive visitor experience by engaging with visitors, assisting visitors with animal visitations, providing animal information, and completing animal adoptions.

Pay Rate: $16.75/hour

Benefits (see additional benefits below):

  • Paid Time Off
  • 4 floating holidays per full calendar year
  • 401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match

Schedule: Part-time; up to 29 hours/week

  • Saturday or Sunday availability required
  • Shifts are 4-8 hours in length
  • Saturday-Sunday shift times between 9:45a-6:15p
  • Tuesday-Friday: shift times between 11:45a-8:15p

Location: Golden Valley, MN

Application Process: 30-minute virtual interview

What You'll Be Doing

Adoption Services:

  • Greet visitors and promptly respond to animal inquiries and questions.
  • Assist visitors with animal visitations.
  • Act as an educational resource for basic breed, animal care, animal history, and behavior information.
  • Continually observe adoption area to ensure all individuals' needs are met.
  • Thoroughly explain the adoption process.
  • Complete adoptions, ensuring all transaction paperwork and computer records are accurate.
  • Prepare adopters for success by selling merchandise and suggesting services that best suits their needs.
  • Accurately process animal adoptions, holds, and merchandise sales in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
  • Safely restrain cats and dogs for microchipping.
  • Follow established procedures to microchip cats and dogs.
  • Responsibly handle cash and credit transactions and adhere to procedures with respect to all receivables.
  • Maintain merchandise area including displaying, cleaning, stocking, checking-in, and storing of product.
  • Carry out housekeeping and cleaning procedures, including in animal areas.
  • Escalate visitor concerns, animal needs or issues as appropriate.

Communication and Culture:

  • Communicate in a positive and professional manner with visitors, other employees, and volunteers.
  • Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a welcoming environment for all.

Technology:

  • Review animal records in PetPoint.
  • Utilize multiline phone system and Language Line phone service.
  • Utilize tablets for processing adoptions, reviewing animal records, accessing Language Line, and completing inventory counts.
  • Manage and view work schedule in Makeshift.
  • Clock in and out of shifts using ADP.
  • Monitor AHS email and other messaging software.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

  • Required to be on time to scheduled shifts during operational hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • May be required to work at a different site based on department needs.
  • May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events.
  • Attend and participate in regular team meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct leader.

Work Environment:

  • Environment can be dirty, wet, warm and humid.
  • Exposure to zoonotic diseases and pests such as fleas and ticks.
  • Possibility of being bitten or scratched.
  • Exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals and noises, including barking.
  • May be exposed to extreme weather conditions including but not limited to cold, heat, rain and snow when outside.

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