Adoption Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter will connect youth who wait for permanent homes with families who wish to adopt by implementing and coordinating effective recruitment, matching and support services for an active caseload of 12-15 youth. The recruiter will use the Child Focused Recruitment Model to assess youth and identify permanent resources and facilitate the adoption process for primarily older children with mental health disorders; who are part of sibling groups, with previously failed adoption efforts; with special needs; and who have lingered in foster care.

Title : ADOPTION RECRUITER, FAMILY FOSTER CARE

Reports to : PROGRAM DIRECTOR, FAMILY FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES

Location : 7 West Burnside Ave, Bronx, New York 10453

Hours : 35 Hours / Week; Non-Exempt. This position requires in office hours. Hybrid schedules are based on program needs and at leadership discretion.

Salary Range : 50k-55k Annually Based on relevant experience and education

Major Duties :

• Works in partnership with staff from the Family Foster Care, Treatment Family Foster Care and Residential programs to identify older youth and recruit potential adoptive families
• Review the case record and interview child / youth, case planner and any available family members to create a genogram to assist in the recruitment process.
• Develop an initial written assessment describing the youth’s understanding and feelings about adoption.
• Network with other program staff, ACS, and other resources to locate positive connections for the youth
• Create specialized recruitment plans for the youth.
• Meet with the youth and case planner on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment plan
• Work in conjunction with the Homefinding Department to conduct adoptive home studies for families matched with youth.
• Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss the progress of locating permanent resources for the youth.
• Work with the youth and the adoptive resource to ensure preplacement visits are implemented
• Develop, coordinate and facilitate the transition plan with youth and family. Work with youth and family during the transition process to ensure positive outcomes
• Monitor the placement in the adoptive home and work with adoptive family to ensure permanency is achieved.
• Work in conjunction with Adoption Coordinator to ensure that the adoptive family is working toward adoption finalization.
• Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption including, but not limited to : classroom training, online modules, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit hosted by the Foundation
• Submit monthly data regarding the caseload as well as quarterly assessments of the youths’ readiness for adoption and recruitment plans
• Travel to local and out of state events required
• Effectively use Trauma Informed Practice in program service delivery
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.