WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS RECRUITER

SJRC Texas Inc•New Braunfels, TX

29d•$45,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter will identify and explore potential adoptive homes and secure placements for children waiting in foster care, and support families through the finalization of adoptions, in accordance with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Child Focused Recruitment Adoption model. The job requires sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. The candidate must reside within Bexar, Bandera, Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, and Medina County in Region 8.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Child Welfare or related field plus two (2) years of relevant work experience OR 60 accredited college credit hours plus two (2) years relevant work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.
Experience may be substituted for Education.
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of family dynamics.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill in problem solving techniques.
Ability to operate a personal computer.
Ability to travel and attend child and family visits as well as other work-related appointments and meetings after 5PM.
Ability to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours when necessary.
Ability to work in an emotion-filled environment which may require conducting home visits in isolated or high crime areas and may involve exposure to substandard and unsanitary living conditions.
Comprehensive knowledge of the DFPS Impact System including how to read case history, how to conduct person searches, and where to find important information in different stages of service.
Valid Texas Driver’s License, safe driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk briskly to interact with and monitor children.
Stamina to work long days and drive long distances.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 60 pounds.
Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.
Minimum 40 hours per week but may necessitate additional time to complete assigned work, which would include evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Child Welfare or related field OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Child Welfare or related field.
Previous work with child/youth in Texas DFPS (Department of Family and Protective Services) care.
Working knowledge or Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial referral services, including establishing contact with the child’s Adoption Specialist, gathering information, and scheduling meetings.
Establish a relationship with the child through monthly in-person meetings.
Review case records to identify key information about the child's history, services, and significant people in their life.
Conduct a diligent search to identify, locate, and contact individuals with whom the child has or had a bond or relationship.
Develop and provide updated assessments of each child’s readiness for adoption.
Prepare the child and family for adoption, addressing barriers and educating the child.
Build and maintain a network with people close to and knowledgeable about the child.
Maintain and enhance a comprehensive recruitment plan customized to each child’s needs.
Document recruitment efforts in multiple databases by specified due dates.
Compose final reports for court and testify in court when necessary.
Provide services after normal working hours and on weekends when necessary.
Attend Family Group Conferences or Circle of Support meetings and provide updates.
Attend Permanency Round Table Meetings to offer guidance on the Child Focused Recruitment Model.
Attend required DTFA Child Focused recruitment training in person in Dublin, Ohio.
Attend the WWK Child Focused Recruitment Summit annually in person in Columbus, Ohio.
Promote and demonstrate appropriate respect for cultural diversity.
Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
Travel up to 95% of the work week.
Perform other duties as assigned.