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 Adoption program that continues to grow and provide permanency for many children waiting throughout the world. Children’s Home & Lutheran Social Service of MN have a long history of providing care and finding families for children.

As a Country Coordinator, you will guide and support families adopting through a variety of country programs, communicate with our partners overseas, provide administrative support our intercountry programs, and help ensure state, federal and international standards are met throughout all stages of the adoption process.

Major responsibilities for a Country Coordinator may include:

• Support and guide families with country-specific documentation, education and travel preparation;
• Prepare and present child referrals to families;
• Direct families through the immigration petition process;
• Serve as liaison between international contacts, agency and U.S. immigration officials;
• Oversee receipt and routing of post‐placement reports;
• Manage client records to meet state/federal/international/licensing requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Global Studies, International Relations, Social Work, or related field;
• 1‐3 years relevant international experience (study, travel, work or language skills) preferred;
• Must have strong organizational skills including ability to case manage and keep documentation up to date;
• Ability to communicate well using verbal and written methods;
• Ability to utilize independent judgment and discretion to resolve complex matters;
• Valid drivers’ license preferred, including insurance, a reliable vehicle and insurability under agency policy;
• Ability to work with and advocate for all clients served, regardless of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or family type.

Children’s Home & Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)