Child Focused Adoption Services Recruiter (25555)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•City of Schenectady, NY

13d•$27 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

As a Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter, you will engage in diligent efforts to help older children with a permanency goal of adoption to achieve their goal and to develop permanent and sustainable relationships with caring adults. You will report to the Director of Foster Care and work onsite with travel required.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree
At least two years of experience working with children and families.
Foster care and/or recruitment experience required.
A valid NYS driver's license
At least five (5) to seven (7) years of experience working with children and families.
Experience in child welfare and juvenile detention preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in child welfare and juvenile detention preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with Department of Social Services staff to identify youth for referrals to the WWK program.
Review the case record, interview the youth, caseworker, other agency staff with knowledge of the case and any available family members and/or other supportive connections to assist in the recruitment process.
Meet with the youth on a monthly basis and assess their readiness and feelings about being adopted.
Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss the progress of locating permanent resources for the youth.
Assist with the development and coordination of the transition plan with the youth and matched family.
Work with the youth and family during the transition process to assist with placement support.
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 including, but not limited to: WWK classroom training, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit hosted by the Foundation.
Maintain any required paperwork, assessments and plans as outlined in the WWK evidenced based model.