Director of Adoptions (Winston-Salem Campus)

Crossnore Communities For Children

Job Location:

Winston Salem, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 75000 - 85000

Posted on: 03-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Adoptions

Location/Schedule:Winston-Salem NC.Weekdays 8:30-5:00 with some weekend and after hours on call support. This role requires consistent on-campus presence to support staff and operations with occasional flexibility for remote work when appropriate. Regular travel is required across North Carolina including Western campus sites and periodic meetings in Raleigh and other statewide locations.

Your Impact:At Crossnore Communities for Children the Director of Adoptions plays a vital role in helping children find permanent loving families. This position leads a dedicated team that supports children on their path to belonging guides adoptive families through every step of the process and ensures the highest standards of ethical and trauma-informed practice.

As Crossnore continues to strengthen its focus on adoption and permanency this role builds upon a strong foundation of compassionate care and program excellence. The Director of Adoptions will bring steady leadership emotional intelligence and vision to a team deeply committed to helping children heal and thrive.

This is a meaningful opportunity to lead with purposeshaping the future of adoption services across North Carolina expanding community partnerships and advancing Crossnores mission of creating safe stable and permanent homes for every child we serve.

Hiring Range: $75000 - $85000 annually -Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.

Benefits:

Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance- $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
- Life Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans
- Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
- Flexible Spending Plan
401k with employer match (up to 6%)
Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
Ongoing Training
20 Days PTO 11 Paid Holidays

Education/Experience/Licensure:

Meets requirements for a Qualified Professional which are:
- Masters degree in a human services or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year supervised clinical experience working with children and families; or
- Bachelors degree in a human services field and two years experience with the current population; or
- Bachelors degree in a non-human services field and four years experience with the current population.
Experience supervising private and/or public adoption programs in North Carolina required.
3 years supervisory experience within child welfare or mental health required (foster care residential or group care living program clinicians).
5 years experience providing care management case management or care coordination in Adoption services.
Experience developing/implementing new programs with community collaboration strongly preferred.
TIPS/MAPP and Deciding Together certification is a plus.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Pre-Hire Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion ofextensive background checks includingfingerprinting reference and credential verification interviews and a pre-hire drug screening. These requirements help ensure the safety and well-being of the children and families we serve.

Skills and Competencies:

Leadership & Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to lead complex adoption programs inspire teams and translate vision into measurable outcomes. Skilled in managing change with transparency and confidence.
Adoption & Child Welfare Expertise: Strong knowledge of North Carolinas child welfare and adoption systems permanency planning and trauma-informed care.
Trauma-Informed Supervision: Models empathy emotional intelligence and calm leadership; promotes psychological safety and staff well-being through the Sanctuary Model.
Team Development & Accountability: Builds strong mission-driven teams through coaching feedback and professional development while maintaining high performance standards.
Relationship Building: Cultivates collaborative partnerships with DSS community agencies and families to strengthen permanency outcomes and expand program reach.
Program & Financial Management: Experienced in program planning budget oversight performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
Communication & Collaboration: Clear compassionate communicator who can build trust navigate sensitive conversations and represent the agency confidently in the community.
Cultural Competence: Committed to diversity equity and inclusion; sensitive to the unique needs and experiences of children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Organization & Problem Solving: Strong time management adaptability and decision-making skills; able to respond effectively to crises while maintaining focus on long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Oversight
- Lead and oversee all adoption and permanency services ensuring alignment with agency mission and Sanctuary Model standards.
- Supervise adoption supervisors and staff ensuring quality case management family licensing and ethical adoption practices.
- Oversee intake assessment and placement processes for children and families.
- Manage program performance compliance and outcomes ensuring adherence to DSS and licensing regulations.
- Intervene in crises as needed providing guidance and direction to caseworkers.
- Develop and monitor program budgets and grant allocations.
Strategic Planning & Performance
- Collaborate with leadership to define strategic priorities and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Analyze data and recommend process improvements to achieve permanency goals.
- Lead initiatives that expand adoption recruitment education and outreach across the state.
Staff Development & Supervision
- Select coach and mentor staff to build a strong compassionate and accountable team.
- Design and facilitate training on adoption competency trauma-informed practice and ethical service delivery.
- Promote professional growth teamwork and Sanctuary principles across the program.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with DSS partner agencies and community organizations.
- Represent Crossnore in professional forums task forces and community initiatives.
- Serve as a program advocate to expand awareness and visibility of adoption services.

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.

Required Experience:

Director

Director of AdoptionsLocation/Schedule:Winston-Salem NC.Weekdays 8:30-5:00 with some weekend and after hours on call support. This role requires consistent on-campus presence to support staff and operations with occasional flexibility for remote work when appropriate. Regular travel is required acro...