Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter
21 days ago
Stow
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development Job Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Thorough case record review, • Meet with the youth monthly, at a minimum, to develop trust and build rapport, • Build a support network for the youth by meeting with significant adults and maintaining regular ongoing contact with past connections such as siblings, caregivers, relatives, professionals, and others important to the child, • Identification of interested individuals and potential permanency connections through a diligent search, • Customize recruitment activities, • Provide ongoing assessment of childs readiness for adoption and preparation needs, • Child preparation for specific placement and family education regarding childs needs, • Planning for post-placement services and support, • Attend regular agency meetings and events as requested, • Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for AdoptionQualifications, • Bachelors degree or higher is required, • Experience in child welfare, foster care or adoption is required. At least three years of experience in one of those areas is preferred, • Licensure in the State of Ohio is preferred (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC or equivalent)., • Adoption assessor training is preferred, • Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a clean driving record, as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration is requiredPerformance/Physical Requirements, • Work is performed from home, at county buildings, and in the community, and involves frequently driving to meetings and visits with youth throughout Ohio., • Attention to detail and confidentiality required., • This full-time position (40 hours per week) has flexible hours and will involve some evenings and occasional weekend appointments., • Requires computer competency. Flexible work from home options available.