Employment Opportunities

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter

Job Type: FULL TIME (40 HOURS/WEEK)
BENEFITS
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Health insurance

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Paid time off

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Training & development

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Vision insurance

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Competitive salary

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Dental insurance

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Flexible schedule

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Thorough case record review

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Identification of interested individuals and potential permanency connections through a diligent search

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Customize recruitment activities

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Meet with the youth monthly, at a minimum, to develop trust and build rapport

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Build a support network for the youth by meeting with significant adults and maintaining regular ongoing contact with past connections such as siblings, caregivers, relatives, professionals, and others important to the child

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Child preparation for specific placement and family education regarding child’s needs

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Planning for post-placement services and support

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Attend regular agency meetings and events as requested

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Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

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Provide ongoing assessment of child’s readiness for adoption and preparation needs

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Bachelor’s degree or higher is required

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Experience in child welfare, foster care or adoption is required. At least three years of experience in one of those areas is preferred

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Tier I and Tier II adoption assessor training is preferred

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Licensure in the State of Ohio is preferred (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC or equivalent).

qualifications
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Work is performed from home, at county buildings, and in the community, and involves frequently driving to meetings and visits with youth.

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Attention to detail and confidentiality required.

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This full time position (40 hours per week) has flexible hours and will involve some evenings and occasional weekend appointments.

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Requires computer competency.

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Ability to manage own time and schedule..

PERFORMANCE / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Caring for Kids, Inc. (foster care and adoption agency) is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time social worker to become part of our Wendy’s Wonderful Kids team. This child focused recruiter will serve children in the custody of counties throughout the state of Ohio, and strive to find adoptive families for older and hard to place youth.

Caring for Kids offers competitive wages, 401K option, PTO, and mileage reimbursement for this position.

Interested individuals should send resumes to: Caring for Kids, Attn: Renee Baker, 1100 Graham Road Circle, Stow, OH 44224 or renee@cfkadopt.org

Compensation: $48,880.00 per year

Behavioral Health Support Specialist

20 hour per week position responsible for providing a minimum of 10 hours of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) each week to youth with a mental health diagnosis who have experienced foster care and/or been adopted. TBS includes building coping skills, affect regulation, self-confidence, and behavior management in clients, among other skills needed for successfully navigating childhood. Most work is completed outside of school hours which requires night and weekend work. 

Primary Responsibilities

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Build and maintain relationships with foster/adoptive families

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Build rapport with clients and provide TBS

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Handle client inquiries and minor complaints

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provide independent living services

  • Qualifications

    • Valid driver’s license and car insurance as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration
    • Clean driving record (no more than one accident in the last three years)
    • Evening availability 

  • Required Knowledge and Skills

    • A bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services
    • Experience working with children
    • Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages
    • Relationship building skills with children and young people

  • Key Competencies

    • Communication skills
    • Problem analysis and assessment
    • Judgment and problem solving
    • Decision making
    • Planning and organizing
    • Work and time management
    • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
    • Information gathering and monitoring
    • initiative
    • Integrity
    • Stress tolerance
    • Adaptability
    • Teamwork and collaboration
    • Warm and inviting demeanor 

  • Benefits

    Flexible work from home options available.

    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Training & development
    • Wellness resources
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Company parties
    • Competitive salary
    • Free food & snacks

Apply For Position

Ready to apply? Submit your application for the Behavioral Health Support Specialist position using our online application portal.