Adoption Recruiter

WHO WE ARE : The Children’s Home of
Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and
communities throughout New York State to inspire hope,
develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for
positive futures.

Work Location: Regular travel throughout New York state . On non-travel days, work will be completed in a local office or at home.

Position Summary: The Adoption recruiter is dedicated to finding permanent families for children in foster care using an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to find the right family for every child.

Responsibilities:

• Capacity to work independently, as
  a team, objectively, and adhere to the Child Focused recruitment Model
  
• Comfortable with frequent travel
  and driving as a core part of the role
  
• Determine the child’s strengths,
  challenges, preparedness for adoption, and assure that any child’s needs are
  met
  
• Build and maintain a therapeutic
  relationship with the child, and positive relationships with adults significant
  to the child including the families, foster parents, caseworker, attorney,
  teacher, therapist, CASA volunteer, relative, mentor, faith-based
  representative, extracurricular activity leader, etc.
  
• Maintain regular and ongoing
  contact with people close to and knowledgeable about the child to facilitate
  recruitment activities
  
• Assure that the child and
  recruited family are adequately prepared for adoption by developing a
  comprehensive recruitment plan that is reviewed quarterly and updated as
  needed.
  
• Conduct monthly home visits with
  clients and supervise visitation and transportation of assigned
  
• Ensure timely, accurate recording
  of all components of child records, including but not limited to progress
  notes, adoption preparation, recruitment activities, treatment planning,
  conferences, and Connections documentation.
  
• Provide appropriate comprehensive
  adoption recruitment activities using the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Child-Focused
  Recruitment Strategy. Adhere to the Marketing and Promotions Style Guide
  provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
  

Requirements

Education:

• Associate's Degree in human services or related field required
• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred

Experience:

• Associate's - extensive program, foster care, or human services experience
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment
  

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• A gency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
  
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
  
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
  
• Childcare Reimbursement
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

EEO Statement: The Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.