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Nash County

Social Worker III - Adoptions

Nashville, NC · On-site

$57K - $92K/yr

The adoption social worker's role encompasses the provision of problem pregnancy services to the birth family, evaluation and assessment of the child's needs, including determination of eligibility ...

Louisiana SPCA

Associate - Adoptions

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Provides exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and by email, working with a sense of ... Supports off-site adoption events and community promotions as assigned * Balances revenue at the ...

Louisiana SPCA

Associate - Adoptions

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Provides exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and by email, working with a sense of ... Supports off-site adoption events and community promotions as assigned * Balances revenue at the ...

Liquid Personnel

Adoption Social Worker

Durham, NC · On-site

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Social Worker with adoption expertise to join its client's Adoption Team for an initial 6-month period. This team works closely with the Permanence Team and ...

ACF Adoptions +

Social Worker

Madison, AL · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

Responsibilities will include supporting expectant mothers and birth parents with their adoption plans, providing post placement support, and administrative support to the ACF+ Program Coordinator.

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Adoption Worker

Saint Paul, MN • Hybrid

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees
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$45K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assess family readiness by writing home studies, guiding families through foster care licensing, and providing post-placement supervision and support.

  • Build trusting relationships with families and youth to support them through permanency and placement processes.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and agency standards.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About Us

Children’s Home & LSS, LLC (doing business as “Children’s Home”; formerly Children’s Home Society and Lutheran Social Service) is a dynamic social service organization dedicated to serving children, youth, and families across Minnesota. With a long history of providing care and finding families for children, our Domestic Foster Care and Adoption program continues to grow and create lasting permanency for children waiting in Minnesota’s welfare system.

We value trustworthiness, diversity, and work-life balance. Our ALIVE Workplace culture is supportive, positive, and fun — offering careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees.

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive Team: Join a compassionate, mission-driven team that values collaboration and mutual support
  • Professional Growth: Build your expertise through onboarding, applied practice, and ongoing supervision
  • Supervision: Free weekly supervision is provided to all staff, with licensure-track hours available for social workers pursuing undergraduate or graduate licensure.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling that supports your well-being while meeting the needs of clients and team collaboration.
  • Hybrid Workplace: Benefit from a blend of remote and in-office work that supports collaboration and work-life harmony.
  • Diverse Caseloads: Engage with a variety of cases that challenge and grow your skills—from infant adoption to foster care and kinship placements.
  • Organizational Stability: Be part of a well-established nonprofit with a strong reputation and commitment to ethical practice.
  • Equity and Inclusion: Work in an environment that actively promotes equity, cultural humility, and inclusive practices.

Major Responsibilities

As an Adoption Worker, you will:

  • Assess Family Readiness: Write home studies, guide families through the foster care licensing process, and provide post-placement supervision and support.
  • Family Engagement: Build trusting relationships with families and youth, supporting them through every step of their permanency and placement journey.
  • Advocacy & Permanency Planning: Advocate for children’s best interests and help families navigate permanency options
  • Collaboration: Partner with county and tribal agencies, schools, and community resources to ensure comprehensive support.
  • Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold all regulatory and agency standards.
  • Placement Support: Provide ongoing support to families and children before, during, and after placement.
  • Team-Based Learning & Reflection: Engage in reflective supervision and peer learning to continuously improve practice and outcomes.
  • Cultural Humility & Inclusive Practice: Approach each family with respect for their unique identities, backgrounds, and experiences—ensuring culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field required. Master’s degree in social work or a related field strongly encouraged to apply. 
  • Skills: Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and manage cases, and proficiency in writing and documentation
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work some evenings and weekends to best support families and children.
  • Travel: Ability to travel to family homes throughout Minnesota; must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, reliable vehicle, and be insurable under agency policy.
  • Inclusivity: Ability to work with and advocate for all clients, regardless of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or family type.

If you’re selected for an interview, please treat it as a formal, professional process. For virtual interviews, choose a quiet, distraction-free space and ensure no one else is present. Make sure you’re visible on camera, fully engaged, and prepared to respond to all questions. Please test your audio and video ahead of time and join the meeting on time to ensure things go smoothly. 

We look forward to getting to know you!

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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, based in Saint Paul, MN, U.S., is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the state, operating since 1865. The company is dedicated to serving the less privileged and marginalized sectors of society and works in the non-profit organization management industry, focusing on social services. The services they provide include counselling, financial services, housing, and disability services amongst others. They firmly uphold their mission of “Expressing the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community.” Their belief in the potential of every individual propels the organization to continue to work on improving people's lives.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

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Saint Paul, MN, US

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