Adoption Specialist - Wendy’s Kid

This is a professional position responsible for connecting youth who are waiting for permanent homes by implementing and coordinating recruitment and matching activities in connection with the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids grant.

Establishes and maintains positive working relationship with HFC internal and external customers

Carries an active caseload and provides direct casework services to children, youth, and families throughout the adoption process

Engages in hands‑on work with youth and caregivers, maintaining regular contact to assess needs, provide support, and monitor progress

Conducts interviews, gathers records, and collaborates with all parties involved in each case to inform recruitment strategies and adoption planning

Develops individualized adoption readiness assessments and ensures youth receive appropriate preparation and support

Meets consistently with youth, families, and stakeholders to review progress and adjust recruitment or transition plans as needed

Supports matched children and families by coordinating and participating in pre‑placement visits

Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring transition plans to ensure smooth movement toward placement and finalization

Maintains accurate, timely documentation for all case activities and enters required data into agency databases

Participates in ongoing training, professional development, and learning opportunities to strengthen practice and maintain compliance with program standards

to include online modules, webinars and conference

Track and report all data into the databases

Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services field required. Experience in child welfare eligibility determination and FSFN preferred.

Demonstrates professional application of social work theories and methods in a child protection or child welfare environment.

Excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement and generous paid time off.

Drug free workplace. Drug testing required. EOE/M/F/D/V.