Post Adoption Case Manager - Rutland
About the role
The Adoption Program at Lund seeks a Post Adoption Case Manager, passionate about supporting families formed through adoption. In alignment with Lund’s mission and values, the role promotes family stability and resiliency through individualized parent coaching and support that honors each family’s unique story. The position educates parents on early trauma, attachment, and the lifelong needs associated with adoption, while ensuring access to adoption‑competent providers and practitioners. Advocating for families in school and team meetings, organizing and facilitating monthly support groups, conducting home visits and connecting caregivers with training and community resources are key components of this work. We seek someone with strong attention to detail, exceptional collaboration and communication skills, competency in de‑escalating and resolving sensitive situations respectfully and a deep commitment to child welfare. Our work is critical to providing families with a smooth transition process and ongoing support in the best interests of Vermont’s families and children. This is a home‑based position that requires in‑person work in Rutland County, Vermont; regular travel throughout Rutland County is required to meet with clients.
Responsibilities
- Educate parents on early trauma, attachment, and lifelong needs associated with adoption
- Ensure access to adoption‑competent providers and practitioners
- Advocate for families in school and team meetings
- Organize and facilitate monthly support groups
- Conduct home visits
- Connect caregivers with training and community resources
- Provide individualized parent coaching to promote family stability and resiliency
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, collaboration, and communication skills
- Competently de‑escalate and resolve sensitive situations respectfully
- Maintain a deep commitment to child welfare
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field (preferred)
- 2 years of professional experience in trauma and adoption‑related work or equivalent transferrable professional/lived experience
- Ability to maintain a valid VT Driver’s License