Child Focused Adoption Services Worker

Northern Rivers Family of Services•City of Schenectady, NY

4d•$27 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

As a Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter, the Child Focused Adoption Services Worker engages in diligent efforts to help older children whose permanency goal is adoption achieve that goal and develop permanent, sustainable relationships with caring adults. The role reports to the Director of Foster Care, is based onsite in Schenectady, New York, and requires travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of experience working with children and families for Child-Focused Adoption Services Recruiter 1.
Five to seven years of experience working with children and families for Child-Focused Adoption Services Recruiter 2.
Foster care and/or recruitment experience required.
Valid New York State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in child welfare.
Experience in juvenile detention.

Responsibilities

Partner with Department of Social Services staff to identify youth for referrals to the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program.
Review case records and interview youth, caseworkers, other agency staff familiar with the case, and available family members or supportive connections to assist with recruitment.
Meet with youth monthly and assess their readiness and feelings about adoption.
Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss progress in locating permanent resources for the youth.
Assist with developing and coordinating the transition plan with the youth and matched family.
Work with the youth and family during the transition process to provide placement support.
Work with the caseworker to ensure the adoptive family is progressing toward adoption finalization.
Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, including WWK classroom training, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit.
Maintain required paperwork, assessments, and plans outlined in the WWK evidence-based model.