Lutheran Services of Georgia is a social service agency
which combines the resources of staff, financial donors,
various governmental agencies, volunteers, and
Lutheran congregations in its efforts to bring
quality programs and services to the people of Georgia.

   

25 Years of
Bringing
Hope, Healing,
and Strength
to People
in Need.

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Location:  Atlanta
Job Title:  Supervisor
Program:  Adoption
 

Summary: The Adoption Supervisor is responsible for the overall management of the Domestic and International adoption programs in a regional site, overseeing the clinical, fiscal and procedural aspects of the program while supervising the coordinators in the location as well as overseeing the use of contractors, interns and volunteers. He/she works in partnership with the adoption coordinators in his/her location as well as other contractors and coordinators in other areas of the state to provide a network of adoption and foster to adopt services for children, birthparents and adoptive parents throughout the state. He/she is responsible for monitoring the consideration of children first in decision making and in the forefront to insure respectful, honest and truthful adoption services for all parties.

Qualifications: Masters Degree in social work or other human service related field. Four years of experience in adoption and/or foster care programs. One year of direct supervisory experience including hiring, performance management, coaching, etc. Ability and desire to work within a team and to work independently. Ability to make difficult decisions after reviewing available information. Experience dealing with clinical issues with consumers and community. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong team building and leadership skills. Ability to take initiative. License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) and clinical experience would be helpful. Adoption case management experience in a public or private agency would also be helpful. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


To be considered for a current vacancy you must submit a cover letter and résumé.  If you are interested in more than one job send a cover letter and résumé for each one.  We only accept cover letters and résumé for current vacancies. 

Include the location, job title and program/department in your correspondence.  Make sure your name is on each page of your résumé. You may send your cover letter and resume by email to recruitment@lsga.org or by fax to (404) 591-1031.

No phone calls please.

It is the policy of Lutheran Services of Georgia to provide equal employment opportunity and hire without regard to race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, political belief or activity or status as a veteran.

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