Adoption Specialist

Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption has recently opened our office in Kansas, and we are looking for a caring, motivated individual to staff our office and be part of our multi-state team. We are looking for an Adoption Specialist who has a heart to work with women in unexpected pregnancies, adoptees, and adoptive families. The position assists expectant parents with the options available in an unexpected pregnancy and works with adoptive families to help facilitate the process, as well as other duties related to the service and care of all involved in the adoption process.

This is a full-time position with benefits. The work schedule is traditional office hours offset by nights and weekends as determined based on client care need. This position will travel between our Kansas and Oklahoma offices frequently.

It is an exciting growth opportunity with the potential for promotion as the agency has plans to expand to the rest of Kansas and hire additional staff. We are looking for the right person to help us establish and grow our presence in Kansas.

An Adoption Specialist must be:

• Flexible and able to multi-task: the role requires someone who can quickly change plans and tasks based on client emergencies.
• Positive and caring in their attitude and actions toward others.
• Empathetic and have an ability to handle difficult emotions.
• Able to engage well with clients of various backgrounds and community members.
• Strong in communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Emotionally mature.
• A team player and willing to adapt to meet the needs of the organization.
• Able to communicate the agency’s mission and services in the community.
• Experience in the adoption field preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in a social work or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral/social science related field and one year of child and family services is required; master’s degree preferred.
• Applicant must have or be eligible for licensure with the Kansas behavioral sciences regulatory board in one of the following professional categories: psychologist, social worker, professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist.

Our team at DPA is made up of people committed to praying for and caring for all who cross our path. If you are interested in serving alongside us, please send a resume and cover letter to our Director of Programs, Kristy Lowe, at klowe@dpadoption.org.