Specialized Adoption Recruiter

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Specialized Adoption Recruiter in New York City. This entry-level full-time position involves identifying youth for adoption, developing assessments, and working closely with caseworkers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in child welfare, along with excellent communication skills. Travel within New York City is required, and a strong commitment to child welfare principles is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child welfare, trauma, adoption, and medical needs.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify youth for referrals to the WWK program.
• Develop written adoption readiness assessments and recruitment plans.
• Communicate with caseworkers and family members about recruitment progress.

Skills

Expertise in providing family support/excellent customer service

Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends

Computer literacy and efficiency with MS Office software

Knowledgeable regarding the impact of trauma and trauma-informed practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Relevant experience in child welfare

Education

Bachelor’s degree with two years post-graduate direct experience recommended

MSW preferred

Job description

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Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well‑being of children, youth, and families since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, and medical and mental health services.

Pay Range

$53,000.00/yr – $53,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with agency staff to identify youth for referrals to the WWK program
• Review the case record, interview the youth, caseworker, other agency staff, and any available family members or other supportive connections to assist in the recruitment process
• Utilize internet search tools to identify resources within the youth’s network
• Develop an initial written adoption readiness assessment describing the youth’s understanding and feelings about adoption
• Create child-focused recruitment plans for the youth
• Meet with the youth on a monthly basis
• Communicate with the caseworker on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment plan
• Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss the progress of locating permanent resources for the youth
• Once matched, work with the caseworker, youth and the adoptive resource to ensure pre-placement visits are implemented
• Assist with the development and coordination of the transition plan with the youth and matched family, and support placement during transition
• Work in conjunction with the caseworker to ensure that the adoptive family is working towards adoption finalization
• Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (WWK classroom training, database training, webinars, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit)
• Submit monthly data in the WWK database

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years post‑graduate direct experience recommended; MSW preferred
• Expertise in providing family support/excellent customer service
• Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
• Computer literacy and efficiency with MS Office software
• Commitment to work from a strength‑based and/or youth development perspective
• Belief that all children deserve legal permanency
• Highly motivated self‑starter
• Knowledgeable regarding the impact of trauma and trauma‑informed practices
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and cultivate relationships
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships with diverse populations, including public agency staff
• Willingness to engage in cold calling people identified as current and previous connections of the youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant experience in child welfare including knowledge of issues surrounding foster care, adoption, trauma, medical and developmental needs and the importance of legal permanency
• Familiarity with state child welfare rules and procedures and the juvenile and/or probate court systems

Travel Requirements

• Position located in Brooklyn, NY
• Travel within the five boroughs and Long Island is required

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long‑standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations

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