Adoption Recruiter: Find Forever Families (Remote/Flexible)

Caring for Kids; Stow (OH); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

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 a variety of counties, primarily Cuyahoga, and strive to find adoptive families for older and hard-to-place youth. Job Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) Maintaining monthly contact with youth, building trust, coordinating with families and professionals,

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).
• Adoption assessor training is preferred
• Reside in Northeast Ohio preferred
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a clean driving record, as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration is required

Responsabilités

• Thorough case record review
• 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
• Identification of interested individuals and potential permanency connections through a diligent search
• Customize recruitment activities
• Provide ongoing assessment of child's readiness for adoption and preparation needs
• 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

Connaissances

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher

Ohio licensure preferred (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC)

Adoption assessor training preferred

Description du poste

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 a variety of counties, primarily Cuyahoga, and strive to find adoptive families for older and hard-to-place youth. Job Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) Maintaining monthly contact with youth, building trust, coordinating with families and professionals,