Adoption Recruiter & Trauma-Informed Family Trainer

Youth and Family Advocates; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth and Family Advocates in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a program coordinator to plan and coordinate recruitment efforts aimed at adoptive parents for special needs children. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity in every service interaction.

You will complete home-studies for OCS and ICPC, engage families, plan recruitment activities, and coordinate outreach and matching efforts to facilitate adoptions. Travel locally as needed and maintain databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field; 2+ years in foster care/adoptions.
• Child welfare certification required; MAPP/CARE trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete adoption home-studies for OCS and ICPC cases.
• Engage families and coordinate with Adoptions Specialists and Case Managers.
• Plan recruitment activities to target potential adoptive parents for special needs children.
• Coordinate outreach and matching efforts to facilitate adoptive placement.
• Prepare home study packets in line with YFA/Florida policies.
• Train prospective adoptive parents in MAPP/CARE.
• Monitor inquiries from prospective adoptive parents and respond accordingly.
• Maintain electronic databases featuring waiting children for recruitment.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Care information

Vehicle use

Positive attitude

Cultural sensitivity

Mandatory reporter

Community resources

Driver's license

Punctuality

EOO compliance

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Child welfare certification

MAPP/CARE trainer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Youth and Family Advocates in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a program coordinator to plan and coordinate recruitment efforts aimed at adoptive parents for special needs children. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity in every service interaction.

You will complete home-studies for OCS and ICPC, engage families, plan recruitment activities, and coordinate outreach and matching efforts to facilitate adoptions. Travel locally as needed and maintain databases.