HOURS: 40 hours per week. Flexible hours on evenings and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Bachelors degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Development and Family Studies or similar program.

B. Tier 1 and Tier 2 Adoption Assessor Certification or availability to complete Tier1 and Tier 2 within first year of employment.

C. Satisfactory background check through BCII.

D. Ability to determine need for advocacy and to advocate on behalf of the children.

E. Good communication skills in negotiation, listening, assessing, counseling, speaking,

writing and documentation.

F. Ability to develop a working relationship with children who are in foster care.

G. Good computer skills.

H. Knowledge of ODJFS adoption laws and rules, child welfare issues and adoption

home study procedures and requirements.

I. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and work independently.

J. Excellent time management skills.

K. Willingness to work collaboratively with the WWK team and county agency staff.

RELATIONSHIP: Reports to: Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK’s) Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Manage caseload of identified children under the guidelines of WWK’s contract, including required reports.

B. Network with outside agency workers and professionals to promote the WWK’s program and the agency’s access to Adopt America Network services on behalf of children in foster care.

C. Attend and participate in area meetings, recruitment events, conferences, and trainings, as requested by WWK’s Supervisor.

D. Keep supervisor apprised of progress, activity and problems with assigned cases.

E. Provide AAN staff with information to register the children on the WWK caseload.

F. Work within the child-specific recruitment model as defined by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

SALARY: Competitive

BENEFITS: Flexible work hours, generous vacation and sick/personal time, mileage reimbursement, healthcare spending account, long-term disability, life insurance, and access to a cafeteria plan of supplemental insurance offerings. Laptop, and cell phone provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Toledo, OH 43606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person