Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® Recruiter

Do you love working with children? Do you also love working on a supportive team that works together to help children and their families? If so, then Focus on Youth may be the place for you. Check out the details below and contact us today to start the screening process. You could be the perfect fit for this position!

The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® Recruiter (WWK-R) works closely with youth to identify existing relationships that are potential future adoptive placements. Qualifications include High School Diploma; must also possess at two (2) years of experience working with families and/or children in the child welfare system or possess an Associate degree in social work, human services, behavioral health or a related field. 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. Must complete required background checks including BCI/FBI with no record of forbidden offenses listed in OAC 5101:2-5-09. Additionally, applicants with more than 2 points on their driving license will be disqualified.

Tasks may include:

• Review case records, identify and 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 on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment plan.
• 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.
• Submit monthly data in the WWK database.
• Facilitate permanency and family connections.