Good Shepherd Services

The recruiter will use the Child Focused Recruitment Model to assess youth and identify permanent resources, and facilitate the adoption process for primarily older children with mental health disorders; who are part of sibling groups, with previously failed adoption efforts; with special needs; and who have lingered in foster care.. Network with other program staff, ACS, and other resources to locate positive connections for the youthCreate specialized recruitment plans for the youth.. Meet with the youth and case planner on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment planWork in conjunction with the Homefinding Department to conduct adoptive home studies for families matched with youth.. Experience in the foster care and adoption field (preferred)Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekendsDemonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and cultivate relationshipsExpertise in providing family support/excellent customer serviceComputer literacy and efficiency with MS Office softwareExcellent verbal and written communication skillsBilingual (Spanish) preferredMust have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.. Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity.

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About Us:
  Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

Benefits:
For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:Tuition Assistance ProgramGenerous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) 

Overview:
The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter will connect youth who wait for permanent homes with families who wish to adopt by implementing and coordinating effective recruitment, matching and support services for an active caseload of 12-15 youth. The recruiter will use the Child Focused Recruitment Model to assess youth and identify permanent resources, and facilitate the adoption process for primarily older children with mental health disorders; who are part of sibling groups, with previously failed adoption efforts; with special needs; and who have lingered in foster care. Title: ADOPTION RECRUITER, FAMILY FOSTER CARE Reports to: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, FAMILY FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES Location: 7 West Burnside Ave, Bronx, New York 10453 Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt Major Duties:Works in partnership with staff from the Family Foster Care, Treatment Family Foster Care and Residential programs to identify older youth and recruit potential adoptive familiesReview the case record and interview child/youth, case planner and any available family members to create a genogram to assist in the recruitment process.Develop an initial written assessment describing the youth’s understanding and feelings about adoption.Network with other program staff, ACS, and other resources to locate positive connections for the youthCreate specialized recruitment plans for the youth.Meet with the youth and case planner on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment planWork in conjunction with the Homefinding Department to conduct adoptive home studies for families matched with youth.Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss the progress of locating permanent resources for the youth.Work with the youth and the adoptive resource to ensure preplacement visits are implementedDevelop, coordinate and facilitate the transition plan with youth and family. Work with youth and family during the transition process to ensure positive outcomesMonitor the placement in the adoptive home and work with adoptive family to ensure permanency is achieved.Work in conjunction with Adoption Coordinator to ensure that the adoptive family is working toward adoption finalization.Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption including, but not limited to: classroom training, online modules, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit hosted by the FoundationSubmit monthly data regarding the caseload as well as quarterly assessments of the youths’ readiness for adoption and recruitment plansTravel to local and out of state events requiredEffectively use Trauma Informed Practice in program service deliveryPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with two years post graduate direct experience required, MSW preferred.Experience in the foster care and adoption field (preferred)Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekendsDemonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and cultivate relationshipsExpertise in providing family support/excellent customer serviceComputer literacy and efficiency with MS Office softwareExcellent verbal and written communication skillsBilingual (Spanish) preferredMust have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.

Additional Information:
Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.

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