Adoption Social Worker

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

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

Flexible work from home options available.