Adoption Recruiter - Tompkins

UNKNOWN; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts at Southern Tier

Professional Development opportunities

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 requires frequent travel and periodic work from home or a local office, with a focus on an evidence-based, child-centered recruitment approach.

The position emphasizes building therapeutic relationships, coordinating recruitment plans, and maintaining detailed case records. A strong background in foster care and a valid driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in social work or human services is required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred.
• Extensive foster care experience.
• Driver's license required and insurability maintained.

Responsibilities

• Frequent travel and driving are core parts of the role.
• Identify the child's strengths and readiness for adoption; ensure needs are met.
• Build therapeutic relationships with the child and with families, caseworkers, and partners.
• Maintain ongoing contact with people close to the child to facilitate recruitment.
• Develop and review quarterly recruitment plans for each child and family.
• Conduct monthly home visits and supervise transportation of clients.
• Record all child records timely and accurately (notes, plans, documentation).
• Deliver recruitment activities per Wendy's Wonderful Kids strategy and company guidelines.
• Work independently and with teams, adhering to the child-focused recruitment model.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Travel coordination

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in social work or human services

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

Tools

Valid driver's license

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 social work or human services 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.