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Adoption Recruiter - Onondaga

The Children's Home, Syracuse, NY, United States


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.

$26-27 an hour

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 Wendy's Wonderful Kids 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

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.

Capacity to work independently, as a team, objectively, and adhere to the Child Focused recruitment Model

Education

Associate's Degree in human services or related field required

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred

Experience

Extensive foster care experience

Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

All Staff Benefits

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center

Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits

Agency-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

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.

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