Northeast Treatment Centers · 21 hours ago
Adoptions Recruiter//Wendy's Wonderful Kids
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNortheast Treatment Centers is seeking an Adoptions Recruiter for the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program, responsible for connecting youth awaiting permanent homes with families looking to adopt. The recruiter will implement recruitment strategies and support services for youth in active recruitment status, ensuring they find legally permanent resources.
Health CareMedicalNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with agency staff to identify youth for referrals to the 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
Develop an initial written adoption readiness assessment describing the youth’s understanding and feelings about adoption
Create child-focused recruitment plans for the youth
Meet with the youth on a monthly basis
Communicate with the caseworker monthly 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
Once matched, work with the caseworker, youth and the adoptive resource to ensure preplacement visits are implemented
Assist with the development and coordination of the transition plan with the youth and matched family. Work with the youth and family during the transition process to assist with placement support
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 including, but not limited to: WWK classroom training, online modules, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit hosted by the Foundation
Submit monthly data in the WWK database
Qualification
Required
Relevant experience in child welfare including knowledge of issues surrounding foster care, adoption, trauma, medical and developmental needs and the importance of legal permanency are recommended as well as familiarity with state child welfare rules and procedures and the juvenile and/or probate court systems
Bachelor's degree with two years post graduate direct experience required
Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
Computer literacy and efficiency with MS Office software
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective
Preferred
MSW preferred
Expertise in providing family support/excellent customer service
Belief that all children deserve legal permanency
Highly motivated self-starter
Knowledgeable regarding impact of trauma and trauma-informed practices
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and cultivate relationships
Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships with diverse populations, including public agency staff
Willingness to engage in cold calling people identified as current and previous connections of the youth
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption including, but not limited to: WWK classroom training, online modules, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit hosted by the Foundation
Company
Northeast Treatment Centers
NET Centers is a non-profit, licensed, and accredited organization that offers a range of behavioral health and social services to adults, adolescents, children, and families in Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Delaware.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wendy Wait
Chief Financial Officer
Eboney Kraisoraphong
Chief Operating Officer
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