Referral Outreach and Case Manager

Job Type: Exempt Part-Time | Remote | 20 - 25 hours/week

Reports To: CFO/COO

Salary Range: $25,500 to $30,000

Direct Report(s): None

About Gift of Adoption

Gift of Adoption is a national nonprofit organization that provides the final funding needed to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children, giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive. Since our founding in 1996, we’ve awarded over $20 million in adoption assistance grants, helping unite over 6,000 children with loving families across the United States.

Headquartered in Illinois and supported by volunteers nationwide, Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants without regard to race, religion, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Join our passionate, purpose-driven team and help us make a lasting impact - one child, one family at a time.

Position Overview

The Referral Outreach and Case Manager is responsible for leading the referral outreach activities of the organization, ensuring the number of qualified applications is sufficient to meet the annual grant growth goals. This role is also responsible for case management of applications for the two new grant pilot programs: Young Adult Adoption Grants and Relative Licensing Grants.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach

• Implement the Referral Awareness and Marketing strategies outlined in the organization’s 5-year strategic plan
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including adoption agencies, community organizations, and corporate groups, to expand the referral network and increase application submissions.
• Promote GOA pilot programs within appropriate online channels (social media, online community groups/forums, backlinks from referral source sites)
• Conduct outreach to adoption professionals, community groups, corporate ERGs/affinity groups, etc.
• Target outreach to geographic communities as needed to fulfill funding restrictions.
• Steward referral sources by providing feedback on the outcome of referrals.
• Conduct presentations and provide training and support to referral sources and community partners to ensure they are well-equipped to promote the grant programs and refer potential applicants.
• Represent GOA at industry conferences and actively engage with local communities through events, workshops, and informational sessions to promote the grant programs and encourage applications.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Regularly analyze application data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Provide detailed reports on outreach effectiveness.

 Case Management

• Serve as the point of contact for pilot program applicants to validate and determine the scope of need.
• Research and interface with service providers to complete work in scope of grants (contractors, attorneys, etc).
• Create required waivers, releases, and agreements for pilot program grants.
• Advise on licensing grant process/manual by type and potentially identify local hands-on partners for the implementation of relative licensing grants
• Submit a monthly statement of work report and attend periodic check-in meetings with GOA staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Legal, Social Work, Business, or a related field of study.
• 3-5 years of related experience with project management.
• A proven track record with relationship building and contract management
• A deep understanding of state child welfare, foster care, and adoption regulations, data, trends, and priorities.
• Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish preferred but not required
• Preference given to candidates who live in MI, IN, IL, or WI 

*Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. *

Compensation and Benefits

Gift of Adoption Fund offers a highly competitive compensation plan commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. As a non-benefit eligible part-time role, this position does not qualify for company sponsored health, disability, or life insurance plans. A 401(k) Plan is available to save for retirement with an employer match fully vested after three years of service. Our vacation, holiday, and leave of absence policies prioritize work-life balance for Gift of Adoption staff.
The charitable organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions. The charitable organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department at hr@giftofadoption.org