Child Focused Recruiter

The Child Focused Recruiter at Arrow Child and Family Ministries is an onsite role in Austin, TX focused on connecting youth who are awaiting permanent homes with adoptive families. The position coordinates recruitment, matching, and ongoing support services for a caseload of 12 to 15 youth in active recruitment status using a child-focused recruitment model.

Role Overview

The Child Focused Recruiter identifies and engages legally permanent resources for youth and coordinates recruitment activities that include casework support, assessments, visits, and required training and database submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with agency staff to identify youth for referrals to the WWK program.
• Review case records and conduct interviews with the youth, caseworker, and other agency staff members who have knowledge of the case and any available family members or supportive connections.
• Use internet search tools to identify and locate resources within the youth’s network.
• Create an initial written adoption readiness assessment that documents the youth’s understanding and feelings about adoption.
• Develop child-focused recruitment plans for assigned youth.
• Meet with youth on a minimum monthly basis.
• Communicate monthly with the caseworker to review progress against the recruitment plan.
• Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss progress toward locating permanent resources for the youth.
• Liaise with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), legal partners, child placing agencies, and birth families.
• Attend treatment team meetings as required.
• Travel for court-related activities, training, and home visits.
• After a match, work with the caseworker, youth, and adoptive resource to ensure preplacement visits are completed.
• Assist with development and coordination of the transition plan with the youth and matched family.
• Provide support during the transition process to assist with placement support.
• Coordinate with the caseworker to support the adoptive family in working toward adoption finalization.
• Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, including WWK classroom training, online modules, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit.
• Submit monthly data in the WWK database.
• Travel with flexibility to support evenings and occasional weekend work.
• Demonstrate understanding of state child welfare rules and procedures, as well as juvenile and/or probate court systems.
• Provide direct supervision to youth placed by the SSCC, and at times serve in a caregiver capacity if placement has not yet been located, until a licensed placement is found.
• Perform duties in accordance with contract requirements, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive company vehicles, remain insurable with the auto insurance provider, and complete required company vehicle training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of post-graduate direct experience required; MSW preferred.
• Relevant prior experience in child welfare, including knowledge of issues surrounding foster care, adoption, trauma, legal permanency, and medical and developmental needs.

Tools and Technologies

• WWK database
• Internet search tools

Compensation and Location

Location: Austin, TX (onsite)

Salary: USD 44,000 - 48,000 per year

Experience: 2 years minimum

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development.

Additional Notes

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.