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Adoption Worker

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota·Saint Paul, Minnesota

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Assess readiness for adoption through home studies and foster care licensing while providing post-placement support. Serve as a Child Specific Recruiter to identify permanent families and provide counseling to expectant parents.

Are you looking for an organization that is committed to diversity and work-life balance? Come and join the Adoption Programs of Children’s Home & Lutheran Social Service of MN that is making a difference to bring families together. You will be part of our Foster Care Adoption program that continues to grow and provide permanency for many children waiting in Minnesota’s foster care system. Children’s Home & Lutheran Social Service of MN have a long history of providing care and finding families for children.

Children’s Home & Lutheran Social Service of MNis a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

Some benefits of the position will include

  • A fun and kind team to lean on for support
  • Access and opportunities for ongoing education
  • Supervision towards social work licensure
  • Major responsibilities for Adoption Worker working with families and/or youth and prepare them for adoption may include:
  • Assess readiness for adoption by writing home studies, executing the foster care licensing process, and providing post-placement supervision and support
  • Serve youth in foster care as a Child Specific Recruiter to identify permanent families for adoption
  • Support expectant parents through all-options, non-directive counseling
  • Travel throughout the state of Minnesota. CHLSS will reimburse for mileage

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in social work or human services field. Master’s Degree in Social Work and/or relevant work experience preferred.
  • Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and case manage, and keep documentation up to date.
  • Flexibility to work some nights and weekends in order to best support families and kids.
  • The ability to travel to family homes.
  • Must have a valid drivers’ license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle and be insurable under agency policy.
  • Ability to work with and advocate for all clients served, regardless of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or family type.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
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Hiring organization

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is one of the largest statewide nonprofit social service organizations in Minnesota with more than 2,500 team members serving in all 87 counties and beyond. Our services support children, youth and families, people with identified needs,...

Salary listed on 13 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Adoption worker roles in Minnesota often draw steady interest from candidates with social work or human services backgrounds, especially when agencies need staff who can support families and children across varied schedules. These positions are competitive because employers commonly look for a bachelor’s degree, prefer a master’s degree, and value a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and availability for some nights and weekends. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster; if you’re applying, confirm your transportation and schedule flexibility before submitting.

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