Job Description
Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting people with special needs and their families in Maine communities. The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter plays a vital role in helping children in foster care achieve permanency through adoption by building relationships and coordinating with community partners.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload of 12–16 children and work toward matching at least six Maine foster children annually with adoptive families using the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids child-focused recruitment model
- Conduct regular visits with children in foster care and maintain consistent monthly contact to assess well-being, strengths, needs, and preparedness for adoption
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with each child’s DHHS case worker and other key members of the child’s support team, including foster parents, GALs, teachers, and service providers
- Create and update individualized recruitment plans and child assessments on a quarterly basis
- Prepare children and families for adoption and promote recruitment meetings and events in alignment with Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program standards
- Maintain accurate case records, complete diligent searches as needed, and complete routine data entry and reporting
- Participate in evaluation activities and annual training opportunities as directed by Woodfords and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required
- LSW required or eligibility for licensure required
- One to two years of experience in the field required
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines required
- Valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness for regular daily travel required
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required
- One to two years of child welfare experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
- Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Services employees
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