Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter

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.ResponsibilitiesMaintain 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 modelConduct regular visits with children in foster care and maintain consistent monthly contact to assess well-being, strengths, needs, and preparedness for adoptionDevelop 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 providersCreate and update individualized recruitment plans and child assessments on a quarterly basisPrepare children and families for adoption and promote recruitment meetings and events in alignment with Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program standardsMaintain accurate case records, complete diligent searches as needed, and complete routine data entry and reportingParticipate in evaluation activities and annual training opportunities as directed by Woodfords and the Dave Thomas Foundation for AdoptionSkillsBachelor's degree in Social Work or related field requiredLSW required or eligibility for licensure requiredOne to two years of experience in the field requiredKnowledge of regulatory guidelines requiredValid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness for regular daily travel requiredExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills requiredOne to two years of child welfare experience preferredBenefitsCompetitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)Dental & Vision InsurancePaid VacationPaid Sick Time10 Paid Holidays1 Floating Holiday403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency MatchRobust Employee Wellness ProgramGym/Fitness membership reimbursementEmployer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityEmployer-Paid Group Term Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)Voluntary Supplemental BenefitsExclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Services employeesCompany OverviewWoodfords Family Services is a non-profit organization that provides educational services to children, youth, and adults with disabilities. It was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in Westbrook, Maine, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.woodfords.org/.



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