Adoption Recruiter - Chenango

Children's Home of Wyoming ConferenceNorwich, NY
11d$26 - $27Hybrid

About The Position

WHO WE ARE : The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. $26-27 an hour Work Location: Regular travel throughout New York state . On non-travel days, work will be completed in a local office or at home. Position Summary: The Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption recruiter is dedicated to finding permanent families for children in foster care using an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to find the right family for every child.

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in human services or related field required
  • Associate's - extensive program, foster care, or human services experience
  • Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred

Responsibilities

  • Comfortable with frequent travel and driving as a core part of the role
  • Determine the child's strengths, challenges, preparedness for adoption, and assure that any child's needs are met
  • Build and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the child, and positive relationships with adults significant to the child including the families, foster parents, caseworker, attorney, teacher, therapist, CASA volunteer, relative, mentor, faith-based representative, extracurricular activity leader, etc.
  • Maintain regular and ongoing contact with people close to and knowledgeable about the child to facilitate recruitment activities
  • Assure that the child and recruited family are adequately prepared for adoption by developing a comprehensive recruitment plan that is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed.
  • Conduct monthly home visits with clients and supervise visitation and transportation of assigned
  • Ensure timely, accurate recording of all components of child records, including but not limited to progress notes, adoption preparation, recruitment activities, treatment planning, conferences, and Connections documentation.
  • Provide appropriate comprehensive adoption recruitment activities using the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Child-Focused Recruitment Strategy.
  • Adhere to the Marketing and Promotions Style Guide provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
  • Capacity to work independently, as a team, objectively, and adhere to the Child Focused recruitment Model Requirements

Benefits

  • Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  • Opportunities for Professional Development
  • Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
  • 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
  • PTO plus 9 paid holidays
  • Childcare Reimbursement
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
  • Life Insurance
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