Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
Specialized Adoption Recruiter
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well‑being of children, youth, and families since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, and medical and mental health services.
Pay Range $53,000.00/yr – $53,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with agency staff to identify youth for referrals to the WWK program
Review the case record, interview the youth, caseworker, other agency staff, and any available family members or other supportive connections to assist in the recruitment process
Utilize internet search tools to identify resources within the youth’s network
Develop an initial written adoption readiness assessment describing the youth’s understanding and feelings about adoption
Create child-focused recruitment plans for the youth
Meet with the youth on a monthly basis
Communicate with the caseworker on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment plan
Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss the progress of locating permanent resources for the youth
Once matched, work with the caseworker, youth and the adoptive resource to ensure pre-placement visits are implemented
Assist with the development and coordination of the transition plan with the youth and matched family, and support placement during transition
Work in conjunction with the caseworker to ensure that the adoptive family is working towards adoption finalization
Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (WWK classroom training, database training, webinars, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit)
Submit monthly data in the WWK database
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with two years post‑graduate direct experience recommended; MSW preferred
Expertise in providing family support/excellent customer service
Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
Computer literacy and efficiency with MS Office software
Commitment to work from a strength‑based and/or youth development perspective
Belief that all children deserve legal permanency
Highly motivated self‑starter
Knowledgeable regarding the impact of trauma and trauma‑informed practices
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and cultivate relationships
Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships with diverse populations, including public agency staff
Willingness to engage in cold calling people identified as current and previous connections of the youth
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Relevant experience in child welfare including knowledge of issues surrounding foster care, adoption, trauma, medical and developmental needs and the importance of legal permanency
Familiarity with state child welfare rules and procedures and the juvenile and/or probate court systems
Travel Requirements
Position located in Brooklyn, NY
Travel within the five boroughs and Long Island is required
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long‑standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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Specialized Adoption Recruiter
role at
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well‑being of children, youth, and families since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, and medical and mental health services.
Pay Range $53,000.00/yr – $53,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with agency staff to identify youth for referrals to the WWK program
Review the case record, interview the youth, caseworker, other agency staff, and any available family members or other supportive connections to assist in the recruitment process
Utilize internet search tools to identify resources within the youth’s network
Develop an initial written adoption readiness assessment describing the youth’s understanding and feelings about adoption
Create child-focused recruitment plans for the youth
Meet with the youth on a monthly basis
Communicate with the caseworker on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment plan
Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss the progress of locating permanent resources for the youth
Once matched, work with the caseworker, youth and the adoptive resource to ensure pre-placement visits are implemented
Assist with the development and coordination of the transition plan with the youth and matched family, and support placement during transition
Work in conjunction with the caseworker to ensure that the adoptive family is working towards adoption finalization
Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (WWK classroom training, database training, webinars, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit)
Submit monthly data in the WWK database
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with two years post‑graduate direct experience recommended; MSW preferred
Expertise in providing family support/excellent customer service
Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
Computer literacy and efficiency with MS Office software
Commitment to work from a strength‑based and/or youth development perspective
Belief that all children deserve legal permanency
Highly motivated self‑starter
Knowledgeable regarding the impact of trauma and trauma‑informed practices
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and cultivate relationships
Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships with diverse populations, including public agency staff
Willingness to engage in cold calling people identified as current and previous connections of the youth
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Relevant experience in child welfare including knowledge of issues surrounding foster care, adoption, trauma, medical and developmental needs and the importance of legal permanency
Familiarity with state child welfare rules and procedures and the juvenile and/or probate court systems
Travel Requirements
Position located in Brooklyn, NY
Travel within the five boroughs and Long Island is required
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long‑standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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