Adoption Recruiter - Broome

The Children's Home; City of Binghamton (NY); Hybrid; USD 36.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Student loan reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

403(b) with 6% employer contribution

PTO plus 9 paid holidays

Childcare reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

The Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption recruiter at The Children's Home is dedicated to finding permanent families for children in foster care using an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model. This role involves frequent travel across New York state and work from a home or local office on non-travel days.

Responsibilities include developing recruitment plans, visiting clients monthly, maintaining detailed records, and collaborating with families, caseworkers, and professionals to ensure

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree in human services or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred.
• Extensive foster care experience.
• Driver’s License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Aufgaben

• Travel frequently as core part of the role.
• Assess child strengths, needs, and preparedness for adoption.
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with child and key adults.
• Maintain regular contact with people close to the child for recruitment.
• Develop and update comprehensive recruitment plans quarterly.
• Conduct monthly home visits and supervise transportation.
• Accurately record all child-related documentation and progress notes.

Kenntnisse

Foster care experience

Adoption recruitment

Record keeping

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Driver’s license

Jobbeschreibung

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$26-27 an hour

Work Location:

Regular travel throughout New York state. On non-travel days, work will be completed in a local office or at home.

Position Summary:

The Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption recruiter is dedicated to finding permanent families for children in foster care using an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to find the right family for every child.

Responsibilities

• Comfortable with frequent travel and driving as a core part of the role
• Determine the child's strengths, challenges, preparedness for adoption, and assure that any child's needs are met
• Build and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the child, and positive relationships with adults significant to the child including the families, foster parents, caseworker, attorney, teacher, therapist, CASA volunteer, relative, mentor, faith-based representative, extracurricular activity leader, etc.
• Maintain regular and ongoing contact with people close to and knowledgeable about the child to facilitate recruitment activities
• Assure that the child and recruited family are adequately prepared for adoption by developing a comprehensive recruitment plan that is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed.
• Conduct monthly home visits with clients and supervise visitation and transportation of assigned
• Ensure timely, accurate recording of all components of child records, including but not limited to progress notes, adoption preparation, recruitment activities, treatment planning, conferences, and Connections documentation.
• Provide appropriate comprehensive adoption recruitment activities using the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Child-Focused Recruitment Strategy. Adhere to the Marketing and Promotions Style Guide provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
• Capacity to work independently, as a team, objectively, and adhere to the Child Focused recruitment Model

RequirementsEducation

• Associate's Degree in human services or related field required
• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred

Experience:

• Extensive foster care experience
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

BenefitsBenefits Available To All Staff

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement:

Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.