Caring for Kids, Inc. (foster care and adoption agency) is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time social worker to become part of our Wendy’s Wonderful Kids team. This child-focused recruiter will serve children in the custody of a variety of counties and strive to find adoptive families for older and hard-to-place youth.
Job Type: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Thorough case record review
- Meet with the youth monthly, at a minimum, to develop trust and build rapport
- Build a support network for the youth by meeting with significant adults and maintaining regular ongoing contact with past connections such as siblings, caregivers, relatives, professionals, and others important to the child
- Identification of interested individuals and potential permanency connections through a diligent search
- Customize recruitment activities
- Provide ongoing assessment of child’s readiness for adoption and preparation needs
- Child preparation for specific placement and family education regarding child’s needs
- Planning for post-placement services and support
- Attend regular agency meetings and events as requested
- Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher is required
- Experience in child welfare, foster care or adoption is required. At least three years of experience in one of those areas is preferred
- Licensure in the State of Ohio is preferred (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC or equivalent).
- Adoption assessor training is preferred
- Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a clean driving record, as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration is required
Performance/Physical Requirements
- Work is performed from home, at county buildings, and in the community, and involves frequently driving to meetings and visits with youth throughout Ohio.
- Attention to detail and confidentiality required.
- This full-time position (40 hours per week) has flexible hours and will involve some evenings and occasional weekend appointments.
- Requires computer competency.
- Ability to manage own time and schedule.
Caring for Kids offers competitive wages, health insurance, 401K option, PTO, and mileage reimbursement for this position.
Interested individuals should send resumes to: Caring for Kids, Attn: Kristin Jordan, 1100 Graham Road Circle, Stow, Ohio, 44224 or kristin@cfkadopt.org
Flexible work from home options available.
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