LFS Mission Statement: 
Lutheran Family Services expresses God’s love for all people by providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individual, family and community life.

LFS Values:
Respect all people, families and communities.  The pursuit of excellence is achieved through the education of staff and the celebration of diversity, collaboration and change.  Integrity, accountability and teamwork are values that guide our communication and work in a manner that upholds the Agency’s reputation and Christian value base.

Job Purpose:
To coordinate the implementation of the Post adoption/guardianship program in Nebraska and

Essential Job Duties:

Program Development:
• Develop and implement Post Adoption/Guardianship project following the grant proposal.
• Development of specific programs and their procedures, forms, etc.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the website.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the database.
• Monitor the overall Post Adoption/Guardianship budget including collaboration with CFO to ensure financial information is accurately reported.

Program Coordination:
• Achieve successful implementation of the program as evidenced by adequate referrals, outcome achievement and positive feedback from referral sources and clientele.
• Monitor program activities to quickly identify strengths and areas in need of improvement.
• Provide program information to supervisors and State on regular basis including written reports.
• Adhere to grant reporting guidelines including monthly reports, quarterly reports, and conference calls with the Department’s grant management specialists as necessary.

Service Delivery:
• Utilize assessment tools to focus services toward more effective approaches for adoptive families.
• Oversee provision of services to eligible families.
• Collaborate with other community professionals working with adoptive families.
• Integrate cultural considerations into service delivery.

        
Supervision:
• Provide supervision of statewide staff including hiring, training, performance evaluation and termination.
• Informing the State of any personnel changes and obtaining any needed approval.

Program Documentation and Outcome:
• Maintain timely, legible records of services provided per established program and Agency standards.
• Timely completion of any provider enrollment forms and reports needed for third party or other outside entities. 
• Participate in PA/G program evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement activities as assigned.

Community Education and Marketing:
• Supervise and participate in the promotion of the PA/G program and its services.
• Market program through identification of key contacts and development of positive working relationships with key persons/organizations.
• In cooperation with Development and Public Relations staff, prepare program promotional materials and the website.
• Oversee the promotion of the PA/G program and its services, including exploring opportunities for on-going funding.

Professionalism and Confidentiality:
• Keep all client names and information and other agency business confidential.
• Guard client confidentiality in waiting areas, during phone contact, and in handling of records.
• Insure all office and record security procedures are followed.

Interpersonal Relationships:
• Maintain a positive, respectful demeanor on all contacts with staff and the public.
• Seek needed guidance in handling difficult client situations and establishing priorities for the job.
• Work to build positive, productive relationships with other staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum experience and education:
• Master’s degree in social work is preferred.
• Licensed to practice mental health in Nebraska.
• Four years of management experience in a human service agency.
• Minimum of two years in child welfare and experience in adoption preferred.
• Knowledge of adoption services, family systems and family therapy, and children’s mental health issues (including attachment, bonding, and grief and loss).
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality clinical supervision and program direction.
• Ability to manage budget, property and other resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain Nebraska licensure and continuing education requirements to provide counseling.
• Knowledge of program development and building relationships in the service community.
• Personal convictions compatible with the philosophy and goals of the position.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with persons of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license, proof of liability insurance and ability to drive for Agency business.