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About the Role
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 relationships with caring adults.
Responsibilities
- Work in partnership with Department of Social Services 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.
- Meet with the youth on a monthly basis and assess their readiness and feelings about being adopted.
- 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 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 WWK classroom training, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit.
- Maintain any required paperwork, assessments and plans as outlined in the WWK evidenced based model.
Requirements
- A valid NYS driver's license
Skills
- Foster care and/or recruitment experience required
Location
- Schenectady, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Onsite
- Travel required
Experience Level
- At least two years of experience working with children and families
- At least five (5) to seven (7) years of experience working with children and families
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $27.00 - $28.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
About the Company
- At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives.
- Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Equal Opportunity
- Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
- We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.