Adoption Recruiter Position Available In Orange, Florida

Adoption Recruiter Camelot Community Care Inc – 2.9 Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time $53,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Social work Mid-level Adoption Bachelor’s degree Social Work 1 year Full Job Description An Adoption Recruiter position plays a pivotal role in connecting loving families with children in need of a forever home. The position involves a combination of social work, case management, and direct interaction with families and children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support to recruitment efforts including but not limited to WWK, National Adoption Month and match events Analyze demographic data of the waiting children and plan community awareness events to increase knowledge of the needs of children waiting for adoption Plan activities designed for targeted recruitment of potential adoptive parents for waiting children Develop child-specific recruitment plans for waiting children with an emphasis on the children whose parental rights have been terminated for over 6 months Monitor photo listings, videotaping and coordination of media recruitment events as appropriate Potentially participate in and deliver pre-service training for families residing in the county interested in adopting children Maintain timely documentation in FSFN of recruitment events Complete timely adoption home studies pursuant to the requirements of law and DCF policies for families expressing an interest in adopting children with characteristics of children in care and available for adoption as defined by Florida Administrative Code Complete all incoming ICPC adoption home studies as requested by other states Assist Case Managers and program staff with information on approved families toward Match/ Multi-family AARC staffings Assess children and family needs and coordinate delivery of services specific to adoption preparation, transition and support for the children and family including participation in the development, documentation and support of transition plans for all adoptive placements Serve as the primary point of contact to adoptive families with children placed in their home during the 90-day post-placement supervision period Present waiting children during bi-monthly reverse recruitment staffings Monitor and track inquiries from approved adoptive families to ensure that families receive a timely response and consistent follow-up Review all approved adoption home studies for families residing in the county Update the Child Welfare Case Manager and other involved stakeholders of adoption related activities in a timely basis Display understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics Conduct regular home visits to ensure engagement and progress of children/families Adherence of all data collection into FSFN Produce periodic reports as requested Other duties may be assigned as special projects may be requested A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of one (1) year of child welfare related experience OR an advanced degree in social work or a comparable human service field. Must hold a current Child Welfare Certification. At least one year of experience working within the Child Welfare System. Must have a working knowledge of community services in the local tri-county area. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Certified as an NTDC trainer (certification can be obtained once hired, if not already). Adoption Competency training (preferred)