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Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter
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Posted:
3 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
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 Wendys Wonderful Kids team. This child-focused recruiter will serve children in the custody of a variety of counties primarily Cuyahoga 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 childs readiness for adoption and preparation needs
- Child preparation for specific placement and family education regarding childs 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
- Bachelors 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
- Reside in Northeast Ohio highly preferred*
- Valid drivers 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.
Compensation: $50000.00 per year
