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.
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.
Requirements and Education:
Requirements and Education:
- Child-Focused Adoption Services Recruiter 1
- Bachelors level preferred, Associate’s degree with two-year experience in social services or equivalent experience considered.
- A valid NYS driver's license
- Child-Focused Adoption Services Recruiter 2
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree
- At least five (5) to seven (7) years of experience working with children and families. Experience in child welfare and juvenile detention preferred.
Benefits
- Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
