Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter

Caring for Kids; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Caring for Kids, Inc. (foster care and adoption agency) is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time social worker to become part of our Wendy's Wonderful Kids team.

This child-focused recruiter will serve children in the custody of a variety of counties, primarily Cuyahoga, and strive to find adoptive families for older and hard-to-place youth. Job Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) Maintaining monthly contact with youth, building trust, coordinating with families and professionals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Experience in child welfare, foster care or adoption is required. At least three years of experience in one of those areas is preferred.
• Licensure in the State of Ohio is preferred (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC or equivalent).
• Adoption assessor training is preferred
• Reside in Northeast Ohio preferred
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a clean driving record, as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration is required

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Ohio licensure preferred (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC)

Adoption assessor training preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Caring for Kids, Inc. (foster care and adoption agency) is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time social worker to become part of our Wendy's Wonderful Kids team. This child-focused recruiter will serve children in the custody of a variety of counties, primarily Cuyahoga, and strive to find adoptive families for older and hard-to-place youth.

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required


• Experience in child welfare, foster care or adoption is required. At least three years of experience in one of those areas is preferred


• Licensure in the State of Ohio is preferred (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC or equivalent).


• Adoption assessor training is preferred


• Reside in Northeast Ohio preferred


• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a clean driving record, as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration is required

Performance/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed from home, at county buildings, and in the community, and involves frequently driving to meetings and visits with youth throughout Ohio.


• Attention to detail and confidentiality required.


• This full-time position (40 hours per week) has flexible hours and will involve some evenings and occasional weekend appointments.


• Requires computer competency.


• Ability to manage own time and schedule.

Caring for Kids offers competitive wages, health insurance, 401K option, PTO, and mileage reimbursement for this position.

Flexible work from home options available.