Adoption Recruiter - Oneida

UNKNOWN; City of Utica (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,925,000 - 78,689,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with 6% employer contribution

PTO + 9 paid holidays

Childcare reimbursement

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Children's Home is seeking an Adoption Recruiter to find permanent families for children in foster care across New York state. The role includes regular travel, home visits, and collaboration with foster parents, caseworkers, and others to meet each child's needs.

You'll apply a child-focused recruitment model, maintain records, and coordinate recruitment activities under Wendy's Wonderful Kids guidelines. A strong driver license and extensive foster care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in human services is required.
• Extensive foster care experience is required.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Travel across New York state as a core part of the role.
• AssessEach child's strengths, challenges, and readiness for adoption.
• Build therapeutic relationships with the child and with all relevant adults.
• Maintain ongoing contact with people close to the child to support recruitment.
• Develop and update quarterly recruitment plans for each child.
• Conduct monthly home visits and supervise transportation.
• Accurately record all child records and case notes in the system.
• Carry out adoption recruitment activities following the program's strategy.

Skills

Foster care experience

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 hourWork 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.