Adoption Recruiter — Wonderful Kids Program (Remote)

Caring for Kids; Stow (OH); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 64 000; 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. in Ohio seeks a passionate full-time social worker to join our Wendy’s Wonderful Kids team. This recruiter will work with youth in state custody across several counties, focusing on older youth and hard-to-place cases and strive to find adoptive families.

The position offers a flexible schedule, benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, and mileage reimbursement. Residence in Northeast Ohio is highly preferred, and a valid driver's license and reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Experience in child welfare, foster care or adoption is required; at least three years of experience preferred.
• Licensure in the State of Ohio is preferred (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC or equivalent).
• Adoption assessor training is preferred.
• Reside in Northeast Ohio highly 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Description du poste

Caring for Kids, Inc. in Ohio seeks a passionate full-time social worker to join our Wendy’s Wonderful Kids team. This recruiter will work with youth in state custody across several counties, focusing on older youth and hard-to-place cases and strive to find adoptive families.

The position offers a flexible schedule, benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, and mileage reimbursement. Residence in Northeast Ohio is highly preferred, and a valid driver's license and reliable