Employment Opportunities
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter
Job Type:
FULL TIME (40 HOURS/WEEK)
BENEFITS
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Thorough case record review
Identification of interested individuals and potential permanency connections through a diligent search
Customize recruitment activities
Meet with the youth monthly, at a minimum, to develop trust and build rapport
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
Child preparation for specific placement and family education regarding child’s needs
Planning for post-placement services and support
Attend regular agency meetings and events as requested
Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Provide ongoing assessment of child’s readiness for adoption and preparation needs
Bachelor’s degree or higher is required
Experience in child welfare, foster care or adoption is required. At least three years of experience in one of those areas is preferred
Tier I and Tier II adoption assessor training is preferred
Licensure in the State of Ohio is preferred (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC or equivalent).
qualifications
Work is performed from home, at county buildings, and in the community, and involves frequently driving to meetings and visits with youth.
Attention to detail and confidentiality required.
This full time position (40 hours per week) has flexible hours and will involve some evenings and occasional weekend appointments.
Requires computer competency.
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
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter
The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter fulfills the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The primary objective of this role is to identify permanency options for youth in the permanent custody of counties throughout the State of Ohio. The caseload size will be 12-15 active cases, with a maximum of 25 children, including both individual youth and sibling groups.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Thorough and timely case record review
Meet with the child monthly, at a minimum, to develop trust and openness
Build a network by meeting with significant adults and maintaining regular ongoing contact
Interview children, siblings, current caregivers, former caregivers, relatives, professionals and others
Identify interested individuals/ potential permanency connections through a diligent search
Customize recruitment activities
Provide assessment of child’s readiness for adoption and preparation needs
Lifebook work with the child
Child preparation for specific placement
Family education regarding the child’s needs
Planning for post-placement services and support
Coordinate and attend match staffing and presentation staffing
Prepare child and family for legalization hearing
Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption including, but not limited to, the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit and Classroom Training
Participate in evaluation activities as directed by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Adhere to the brand guidelines provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
- Experience in child welfare, foster care, or adoption is required. At least three years of experience in one of those areas is preferred.
- Licensure in the State of Ohio is preferred (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, or equivalent).
- Residency in North East Ohio preferred.
- Completion of adoption assessor training is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a clean driving record, as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration, is required.
Knowledge and Skill Requirement
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Capable of effective crisis management.
- Skilled in training others and developing staff.
- Capacity to collaborate.
- Accomplished verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective time management.
- Knowledge of community services and resources.
- Competence in working with clients of various demographic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and understanding.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
- Committed to high quality services for children and their families.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and web-based applications.
Supervisory Responsibility
- None
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with highest degree achieved and experience
- 401K after 90 days
- Travel cost reimbursement
- Paid time off and flexible schedule
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Positive family like environment.
Apply For Position
To apply for one of our currently open positions, please send a resume and any other pertinent information to
info@cfkadopt.org. Thank you for your interest in working with us!
