Child-Centric Adoption Recruiter

Arrow-Child-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA match

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Job summary

Arrow-Child- in Austin, TX, seeks a Child Focused Recruiter to connect youth in need with adoptive families by coordinating recruitment, matching and support services. You will manage a caseload of 12-15 youths, using a child-focused recruitment model to identify permanent resources and navigate foster care, adoption, and related needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with agency staff, reviewing case records, conducting readiness assessments, and traveling for court and home visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years post graduate direct experience required.
• MSW preferred and experience in child welfare including foster care, adoption, trauma, and permanency.

Responsibilities

• Identify youth referrals for WWK program in partnership with agency staff.
• Review case records and interview youth, caseworkers, and families.
• Use online resources to locate resources within the youth's network.
• Develop an initial adoption readiness assessment.
• Create child-focused recruitment plans for each youth.
• Meet with youth at least monthly.
• Communicate monthly with the caseworker to review progress.
• Travel for court, training, and home visits where needed.
• Support transition planning and post-placement engagement.

Skills

Child welfare knowledge

Recruitment experience

Adoption processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MSW preferred

Job description

Arrow-Child- in Austin, TX, seeks a Child Focused Recruiter to connect youth in need with adoptive families by coordinating recruitment, matching and support services. You will manage a caseload of 12-15 youths, using a child-focused recruitment model to identify permanent resources and navigate foster care, adoption, and related needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with agency staff, reviewing case records, conducting readiness assessments, and traveling for court and home visits.