Adoption Recruiter - Broome

Chowc; City of Binghamton (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Discounts

Professional Development

403(b) with employer contribution

PTO and paid holidays

Childcare Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Children's Home is seeking a Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter to place children in foster care with permanent families across New York state. This role requires frequent travel and a commitment to evidence-based, child-focused recruitment practices.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $26–$27, with work conducted in a local office or from home on non-travel days. A relevant degree and foster care experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human services or related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred.
• Extensive foster care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel frequently across New York state as part of the role.
• Assess the child’s strengths, needs, and readiness for adoption.
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with the child and key adults.
• Develop a comprehensive recruitment plan reviewed quarterly.
• Document progress notes, recruitment activities, and case records.

Skills

Foster care experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services (preferred)

Job description

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

Requirements

Education

• 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

Benefits

Benefits 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.