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 counties throughout the state of Ohio, and strive to find adoptive families for older and hard to place youth.

• 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

• 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).
• Tier I and Tier II adoption assessor training is preferred

• Work is performed from home, at county buildings, and in the community, and involves frequently driving to meetings and visits with youth.
• 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..