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Adoption Program Manager

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b), remote work
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Mar 16, 2025
"If we can get one child adopted into a loving family, all our work will be worth it." - Dave Thomas Join us as we champion our mission to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care systems. We've helped to find safe, permanent homes for more than 15,000 young people across the United States and Canada, but our mission is not complete. Invest your career in making a difference and join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's team. We offer a supportive workplace where you can make an impact. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for Foundation staff, while advocating for measurable change toward racial equity within the child welfare system. We are looking for excellent talent to support our mission through our signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids (WWK) program. As an Adoption Program Manager based in Dublin, Ohio you will provide critical guidance and technical assistance with programmatic questions to WWK Recruiters, helping them implement an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model. This role is perfect for someone with a deep understanding of foster care adoption, strong communication skills and a high commitment to excellence. If you're proficient in data tracking systems, have experience with evidence-based programs and are ready to drive impactful change, we encourage you to apply. Key Deliverables: Monitor WWK grantee/partner agency performance, including monthly online data submissions, bi-annual narrative and fiscal reports, and compliance with agency goals Guide the dissemination of the child-focused recruitment model through support, evaluation, presentations and training Evaluate proposals for adherence to programmatic and fiscal guidelines Routinely review data submissions for accuracy and evaluation of fidelity to the child-focused recruitment model Perform site visits as necessary and engage in regular contact with assigned WWK recruiters Assist with annual WWK Summit, orientation of new recruiters and ongoing educational and technical assistance efforts What You Bring: Undergraduate degree in social work, public administration or a related field required 3-5 years of experience in child welfare, preferably foster care adoption Experience with evidence-based programs and data-driven approaches to solving child welfare issues preferred Strong knowledge and experience in foster care adoption and child welfare systems Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to work in a dynamic team; personal qualities of integrity, credibility, openness and commitment to the mission Experience with grant-making, oversight of budgets and/or experience supervising others Our Benefits At the Foundation, our team is committed to providing unwavering dedication to change the journey for children lingering in foster care. We value each member of our team and we are committed to taking care of you. Beyond joining our talented team and the opportunity to make a difference, we are proud to offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits program, including: Flexible, hybrid schedule arrangement for most positions allowing employees to choose to work from home up to two days a week First day of hire medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your family Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA). The HRA is a tax-advantaged account, funded solely by the employer to help you pay for medical expenses. Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability Eligibility for a 403(b)-retirement match program up to 5% after the first year of employment Adoption-Friendly Workplace providing financial benefits and paid time off for adoptive parents Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, paid personal, vacation and sick days as well as parental leave, adoption leave and foster care leave A connected team environment that embraces a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Career advancement opportunities and continued education A comprehensive offering of additional voluntary benefits The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, political affiliation, creed, HIV/AIDS status, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or any other category protected by applicable law. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.