Adoption Specialist

Bucknerinternational

Dallas, United States
On-site
Therapeutic services to child and adoptive parents
Supervise adoptive families from home study
Attend tdfps placement meetings
The Adoption Specialist serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services and is responsible for facilitating the placement and adoption of children

Job Summary

  • The Adoption Specialist serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services and is responsible for facilitating the placement and adoption of children.
  • Responsibilities include accepting inquiry calls, screening prospective adoptive parents, reviewing child information, and supervising adoptive families.
  • The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 1-3 years of prior related experience.

Matching Summary

The Adoption Specialist serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services and is responsible for facilitating the placement and adoption of children.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic services to child and adoptive parents
  • Supervise adoptive families from home study
  • Attend TDFPS placement meetings
  • Advocate for Buckner families to TDFPS staff
  • Develop and monitor family dynamics
  • Lead professional support groups

Nice-to-have

  • Shine hope in the lives of others
  • Build supportive and nurturing relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  • 1-3 years prior related experience
  • Qualify as child placement staff per TDFPS standards
  • Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
  • Age 21 or older to drive for Buckner

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