Family Services POSITION TITLE: Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Family Services Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter/Social Worker Funded by the Dave Thomas ...
Family Services POSITION TITLE: Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Family Services Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter/Social Worker Funded by the Dave Thomas ...
WWK Recruiter
Sanford, FL · On-site
$26.84/hr
... community adoption recruitment activities. 4. Responds to adoption inquiry calls and online inquires. 5. Ensures identified children are registered on adoption recruitment sites. 6. Completes a ...
WWK Recruiter
Sanford, FL · On-site
$26.84/hr
... community adoption recruitment activities. 4. Responds to adoption inquiry calls and online inquires. 5. Ensures identified children are registered on adoption recruitment sites. 6. Completes a ...
WWK Recruiter
Sanford, FL · On-site
$26.84/hr
... community adoption recruitment activities. 4. Responds to adoption inquiry calls and online inquires. 5. Ensures identified children are registered on adoption recruitment sites. 6. Completes a ...
WWK Recruiter
Sanford, FL · On-site
$26.84/hr
... community adoption recruitment activities. 4. Responds to adoption inquiry calls and online inquires. 5. Ensures identified children are registered on adoption recruitment sites. 6. Completes a ...
... adoption inquiries, recruitment of adoptive parents, and registration of youth on MARE before required deadline. * Communicates with the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure proper ...
... adoption inquiries, recruitment of adoptive parents, and registration of youth on MARE before required deadline. * Communicates with the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure proper ...
The position also supports foster care and adoption recruitment, retention, and community outreach efforts. The job requires sensitivity to the service population's cultural, geographic, and ...
The position also supports foster care and adoption recruitment, retention, and community outreach efforts. The job requires sensitivity to the service population's cultural, geographic, and ...
Recruiter
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$48K/yr
What You'll Do · Demonstrate a working knowledge of child welfare system including adoptions · ... Recruitment, Child Specific Recruitment, and Targeted Recruitment as demonstrated in the ...
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Recruiter
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$48K/yr
What You'll Do · Demonstrate a working knowledge of child welfare system including adoptions · ... Recruitment, Child Specific Recruitment, and Targeted Recruitment as demonstrated in the ...
The position also supports foster care and adoption recruitment, retention, and community outreach efforts. The job requires sensitivity to the service population's cultural, geographic, and ...
The position also supports foster care and adoption recruitment, retention, and community outreach efforts. The job requires sensitivity to the service population's cultural, geographic, and ...
The position also supports foster care and adoption recruitment, retention, and community outreach efforts. The job requires sensitivity to the service population's cultural, geographic, and ...
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The position also supports foster care and adoption recruitment, retention, and community outreach efforts. The job requires sensitivity to the service population's cultural, geographic, and ...
Recruiter
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$48K/yr
What You'll Do · Demonstrate a working knowledge of child welfare system including adoptions · ... Recruitment, Child Specific Recruitment, and Targeted Recruitment as demonstrated in the ...
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Recruiter
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$48K/yr
What You'll Do · Demonstrate a working knowledge of child welfare system including adoptions · ... Recruitment, Child Specific Recruitment, and Targeted Recruitment as demonstrated in the ...
Adoption Specialist
Bradenton, FL · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
Develop individualized recruitment plan for children who are waiting for adoptive homes. Facilitate ... Provide post-adoption planning, informing families of local resources that available to them in the ...
Adoption Specialist
Bradenton, FL · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
Develop individualized recruitment plan for children who are waiting for adoptive homes. Facilitate ... Provide post-adoption planning, informing families of local resources that available to them in the ...
Adoption Specialist
Bradenton, FL · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
... met, recruiting homes for waiting children, conducting home studies and child assessment studies, matching waiting children with adoptive families, preparing children and families for the adoption ...
Adoption Specialist
Bradenton, FL · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
... met, recruiting homes for waiting children, conducting home studies and child assessment studies, matching waiting children with adoptive families, preparing children and families for the adoption ...
Adoption Specialist
Bradenton, FL · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
... met, recruiting homes for waiting children, conducting home studies and child assessment studies, matching waiting children with adoptive families, preparing children and families for the adoption ...
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Adoption Specialist
Bradenton, FL · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
... met, recruiting homes for waiting children, conducting home studies and child assessment studies, matching waiting children with adoptive families, preparing children and families for the adoption ...
Adoption Specialist
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$40K - $41K/yr
Recruit, screen, assess, educate/train and support adoptive families. * Supervise children in their adoptive placement to assure that the children are adjusting. Make referrals as needed. * Organize ...
Adoption Specialist
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$40K - $41K/yr
Recruit, screen, assess, educate/train and support adoptive families. * Supervise children in their adoptive placement to assure that the children are adjusting. Make referrals as needed. * Organize ...
Child Focused Adoption Services Recruiter (26019)
Schenectady, NY · On-site
$27 - $28/hr
As a Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter, you will engage in diligent efforts to help older children with a permanency goal of adoption to achieve their goal and to develop permanent and sustainable ...
Child Focused Adoption Services Recruiter (26019)
Schenectady, NY · On-site
$27 - $28/hr
As a Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter, you will engage in diligent efforts to help older children with a permanency goal of adoption to achieve their goal and to develop permanent and sustainable ...
Adoption Specialist
Port Huron, MI · On-site
$44K - $55K/yr
Complete adoption family assessments and continue child recruitment process as needed. * Inform and involve youth in MARE process., ensuring registration of youth on MARE by required deadline.
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Adoption Specialist
Port Huron, MI · On-site
$44K - $55K/yr
Complete adoption family assessments and continue child recruitment process as needed. * Inform and involve youth in MARE process., ensuring registration of youth on MARE by required deadline.
Child Focused Adoption Services Recruiter (26019)
Schenectady, NY · On-site
$27 - $28/hr
As a Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter, you will engage in diligent efforts to help older children with a permanency goal of adoption to achieve their goal and to develop permanent and sustainable ...
Child Focused Adoption Services Recruiter (26019)
Schenectady, NY · On-site
$27 - $28/hr
As a Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter, you will engage in diligent efforts to help older children with a permanency goal of adoption to achieve their goal and to develop permanent and sustainable ...
Adoption Specialist
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$40K - $41K/yr
Recruit, screen, assess, educate/train and support adoptive families. * Supervise children in their adoptive placement to assure that the children are adjusting. Make referrals as needed. * Organize ...
Adoption Specialist
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$40K - $41K/yr
Recruit, screen, assess, educate/train and support adoptive families. * Supervise children in their adoptive placement to assure that the children are adjusting. Make referrals as needed. * Organize ...
Adoption Specialist
Port Huron, MI · On-site
$44K - $55K/yr
Complete adoption family assessments and continue child recruitment process as needed. * Inform and involve youth in MARE process., ensuring registration of youth on MARE by required deadline.
Adoption Specialist
Port Huron, MI · On-site
$44K - $55K/yr
Complete adoption family assessments and continue child recruitment process as needed. * Inform and involve youth in MARE process., ensuring registration of youth on MARE by required deadline.
Adoption Specialist
Fairmont, WV · On-site
The Adoption Specialist ensures safe, ethical, and timely placements by conducting assessments ... Represent Necco in community outreach and recruitment efforts Crisis & On-Call Support
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Adoption Specialist
Fairmont, WV · On-site
The Adoption Specialist ensures safe, ethical, and timely placements by conducting assessments ... Represent Necco in community outreach and recruitment efforts Crisis & On-Call Support
Adoption Specialist
Jamaica, NY · On-site
$30.22/hr
Adoption Specialist DEPARTMENT: Enhanced Family Foster Care **LOCATION: Primary office Queens (will ... Kinship recruiters should be aware of any significant changes in the field and be willing to attend ...
Adoption Specialist
Jamaica, NY · On-site
$30.22/hr
Adoption Specialist DEPARTMENT: Enhanced Family Foster Care **LOCATION: Primary office Queens (will ... Kinship recruiters should be aware of any significant changes in the field and be willing to attend ...
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Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter/Social Worker
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St. John's United
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Job description
DEPARTMENT: Family Services
POSITION TITLE: Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Family Services
Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter/Social Worker
Funded by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, this position uses an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to help youth in foster care achieve permanent adoptive placements. The recruiter manages a caseload of 12-25 youth, matches and supports adoptive families, builds community partnerships, and promotes awareness of foster care and adoption. As a member of the St. John's United team, the recruiter upholds the organization's mission, values, and professional standards. This position requires statewide travel and residency within Montana.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with DPHHS staff to identify and serve youth referred to the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program.
Conduct case reviews, interviews, and family/network searches to identify and engage permanent adoptive resources.
Complete adoption readiness assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized child-focused recruitment plans.
Maintain monthly contact with youth and social workers and engage family members and supportive connections to support permanency goals.
Facilitate matching, pre-placement visits, transition planning, and placement support in collaboration with youth, families, and professionals.
Support adoptive families through the adoption process and work toward adoption finalization.
Ensure compliance with Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption requirements, including data entry, reporting, assessments, and grant documentation.
Skills & Education required:
Bachelor's degree in a human services field and experience working with youth; experience in adoption and/or child welfare preferred.
Commitment to strengths-based, youth-centered practice.
Strong organizational, relationship-building, communication, and professional writing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances while maintaining a professional, compassionate approach.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout Montana, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Valid Montana driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety
Obeys safety rules of St. John's United
Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards
Attends mandatory safety in-services
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service
Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service
oLet the Mission be your guide
oMake eye contact and smile
oGreet & welcome each & every person
oSeek out personal contact
oProvide immediate service-listen & act
oUse appropriate body language at all times
oBe gracious to each & every person
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities
Follows policy and procedures on TB testing & influenza vaccinations
Attends all mandatory in-services
POSITION TITLE: Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Family Services
Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter/Social Worker
Funded by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, this position uses an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to help youth in foster care achieve permanent adoptive placements. The recruiter manages a caseload of 12-25 youth, matches and supports adoptive families, builds community partnerships, and promotes awareness of foster care and adoption. As a member of the St. John's United team, the recruiter upholds the organization's mission, values, and professional standards. This position requires statewide travel and residency within Montana.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with DPHHS staff to identify and serve youth referred to the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program.
Conduct case reviews, interviews, and family/network searches to identify and engage permanent adoptive resources.
Complete adoption readiness assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized child-focused recruitment plans.
Maintain monthly contact with youth and social workers and engage family members and supportive connections to support permanency goals.
Facilitate matching, pre-placement visits, transition planning, and placement support in collaboration with youth, families, and professionals.
Support adoptive families through the adoption process and work toward adoption finalization.
Ensure compliance with Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption requirements, including data entry, reporting, assessments, and grant documentation.
Skills & Education required:
Bachelor's degree in a human services field and experience working with youth; experience in adoption and/or child welfare preferred.
Commitment to strengths-based, youth-centered practice.
Strong organizational, relationship-building, communication, and professional writing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances while maintaining a professional, compassionate approach.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout Montana, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Valid Montana driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety
Obeys safety rules of St. John's United
Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards
Attends mandatory safety in-services
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service
Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service
oLet the Mission be your guide
oMake eye contact and smile
oGreet & welcome each & every person
oSeek out personal contact
oProvide immediate service-listen & act
oUse appropriate body language at all times
oBe gracious to each & every person
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities
Follows policy and procedures on TB testing & influenza vaccinations
Attends all mandatory in-services
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