Adoption Family Recruiter WWK

This position is responsible for connecting youth who are waiting for permanent homes with families who wish to adopt. The job involves implementing and coordinating effective recruitment, matching, and support services for a caseload of 12–15 youth in active recruitment status.

Requirements

• Work in partnership with agency staff to identify youth for referrals to the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (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
• Utilize internet search tools to identify and locate resources within the youth’s network
• Meet with the youth on a monthly basis
• Communicate with the caseworker on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment plan
• 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 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