Wendy’s Kids Recruiter

and the job listing Expires on July 13, 2026

Purpose:

Provide adoption recruitment services using the Child‑Focused Recruitment Model by the Dave Thomas Foundation. Assist with the development of program implemented under Wendy’s Wonderful kids grant.

• Implement the Child‑Focused Recruitment model with eligible children in Oklahoma and/or Tulsa County.
• Carry an active case of 12-15 children with an additional of no more than 10 cases in inactive status.
• Meet with assigned children and caseworkers at least once a month.
• Assure that necessary authorizations are secured to utilize photos of Wendy’s Wonderful Kids children, in line with the Child‑Focused Recruitment Model as permitted by the custodial agency.
• 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 Foundation.
• Enter accurate data monthly into the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Database.
• Participate in evaluation activities as directed by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
• Adhere to the Marketing and Communications Style Guide provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
• Provide family with appropriate resources as needed for counseling, financial assistance, etc.
• Maintain and participate in communication with OKDHS related to assigned children, case referrals, and child‑focused recruitment activities.
• Manage and maintain appropriate case files per agency policy.
• Practice Biblical hospitality, justice and service in workplace culture and service delivery as outlined in Lilyfield Policy OP413.
• Abide by all Lilyfield policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Full‑Time, Semi‑Permanent dependent upon grant funding

The position is funded through a grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation. There are sufficient funds for the position.

This position reports to the Foster Care Director.

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

-5 p.m., some evenings and weekends as required based on the needs of the clients or agency.

Compassion, Creativity, Dependability, Discernment, Discretion, Flexibility, Sensitivity, Thoroughness, Sincerity, Justice, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Availability, Truthfulness

Master’s level degree in social work, psychology or a human service‑related area of study with a minimum of one year experience; or Bachelor’s level degree in sociology, social work; or Bachelor’s level degree in sociology, social work, psychology, child development and at least two years of experience working inhuman services; or Bachelor’s level degree in any area with at least three years of experience working in human services.

• Willingness to agree to and abide by all policies and procedures including P213 Code of Ethical and Christian Conduct and OP410 Faith Engagement.
• Ability to assess and evaluate family and interpersonal functioning
• Understanding and knowledge of family and systems theories
• Ability to work with the team toward a common a goal
• Ability to use discretion when discussing sensitive or confidential information
• Knowledge of the Tulsa community and surrounding communities
• Ability to interact professionally with potential foster parent inquiries and return correspondence with them within 24 hours or by the next business day
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion for working for a faith‑based agency and encouraging supportive involvement from the community for the agency and it’s clients
• Ability to schedule and multitask
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good problem‑solving skill
• Meet requirements of licensing standards in regard to criminal background check.
• Be physically, mentally and emotionally capable of performing the assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned tasks.

At least 1-3 years of social work practice experience, depending on educational background.

Ability to sit on the floor, bend and be at ground level with children; ability to drive and travel to meet with families.