Adoption Recruiter

Children's Network of Hillsborough•Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Network of Hillsborough is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families. To promote the adoption program in the community, develop resources furthering identified general, targeted and child-specific recruitment efforts, participate in and deliver pre-service training to potential adoptive families; complete adoption home studies for families residing in Circuit 13 who are interested in adopting special needs children.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of two (2) years of child welfare related experience OR an advanced degree in social work or a comparable human service field.
Valid driver’s license required, with proof of insurance
Driver’s license check is a requirement
Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
Drug Screening is a requirement
Child welfare certification within one (1) year of post-test
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulatory documents, contracts, policies and case records.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from management, staff, clients, and outside agencies.
Ability to effectively present information to children and families, management, employees, and outside agencies.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Able to anticipate needs and/or problems based on current events and/or situations and to develop solutions.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of community services in our local five county area; preferred
Adoption Competency trained; preferred
Highly organized and self-motivated professionals with strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Adept at building positive relationships, working collaboratively in diverse, multicultural environments, and effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Recognized for excellent listening skills and a team-oriented approach. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. A thorough understanding of confidentiality laws and regulations, including HIPAA and child welfare statutes, is crucial. Familiarity with adoption processes and related documentation is highly desirable, as is the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and always maintain a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

Provide support to recruitment efforts including but not limited to the Heart Gallery, National Adoption Month and match events
Analyze demographic data of the waiting children and plan community awareness events to increase knowledge of the needs of children waiting for adoption
Plan activities designed for targeted recruitment of potential adoptive parents for waiting children
Develop child-specific recruitment plans for waiting children with an emphasis on the children whose parental rights have been terminated for over 6 months
Complete Adoption Information page for each child assigned to recruitment within 5 business days of assignment.
Participate in and deliver pre-service training for families residing in Hillsborough County interested in adopting children with needs characteristic of CNHC’s population of available children.
Ensure recruitment efforts for each child are documented in the case record (FSFN/CCWIS) at least once every 30 days.
Complete timely adoption home studies pursuant to the requirements of law and DCF and CNHC policies for families expressing an interest in adopting children with characteristics of children in care and available for adoption as defined by Florida Administrative Code
Ensure FSFN is updated with 2 business days to reflect any changes reported by the potential adoptive family.
Participate in match staffings- both formal and in-formal.
Assess children and family needs and coordinate delivery of services specific to adoption preparation, transition and support for the children and family including participation in the development, documentation and support of transition plans for all adoptive placements
Present waiting children during recruitment meetings with partner agencies to assess potential matches with approved adoption families in Circuit 13
Monitor and track inquiries from approved adoptive families to ensure that families receive a timely response and consistent follow-up
Review all approved adoption home studies for prospective families
Update the Child Welfare Case Manager and other involved stakeholders of adoption-related activity.
Display understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Provide documentation and data on adoption activities
Adherence of all data collection into FSFN/CCWIS
Produce monthly Explore Adoption Report and submit to supervisor for approval/review.
Other duties may be assigned as special projects may be required.
Ensure medical records are requested as required/referenced in FAC 65 c16 with 1 week of assignment (needed for child study and disclosure).
Complete Child Studies within 30 days of receipt of case assignment.
Gathering documents for disclosure packets and facilitating disclosure. All disclosures must be conducted in person with the identified family.
Facilitate team meetings that require additional support during the transition period to ensure successful adoption.
The recruiter will explore all Potential Adoption Resources- including those identified by the WWK recruiter- if assigned or other members of the professional team.
Attend court hearings as needed when a WWK Recruiter and/or Heart Gallery Recruiter are not present
Conduct Adoption Information Session as needed for families interested in adoption.
Ensure Recruitment Home Studies are completed for families that are identified to move forward in the adoptive process after having completed Trauma Informed Parenting (Pride or Equivalent) according to priority dictated in FAC 65c 16.