Permanency Recruitment Specialist - Social Work, Fulltime

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.

We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

Foster CareTreatment Foster CareAdoptionRespite CareChild Advocacy CentersFamily Case ManagementFamily Finding

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Position Summary

Responsible for locating and engaging children and youth's relatives and like-kin for placement, and for recruiting and matching prospective families to children whose permanency goal includes adoption or transfer of guardianship and are without an identified permanency resource. Assesses the needs of children awaiting placement with a permanency resource and matches them with families best suited to meet each child's unique needs. Reviews case records to explore potential placement resources within the family system. Prepares and supports children for permanency through a variety of child-focused, intensive recruitment activities. Conducts a diligent search of potential permanency resource families utilizing targeted recruitment methods. Maintains regular/ongoing contact with important case collaterals, such as the caseworker, permanency consultant, foster parent, attorney, teacher, etc. Proactively engages in communication with Licensing and Placement team members and regional Public Adoptions staff to identify prospective adoptive families. Assists caseworker in facilitating pre-placement activities and supports placements made by continuously monitoring and responding to the child's and family's adjustment. Responsible for tracking and documenting targeted recruitment efforts and outcomes.

Position Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field. Child welfare or adoption experience preferred. Master's degree in Social Work or related field preferred. State of Wisconsin Social Work certification preferred. Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, personal auto liability insurance coverage and the ability to be insured by the CHHS auto insurance carrier. Must use personal vehicle to transport children, complete in-house car seat transporter training within one month of hire and re-train biannually thereafter to maintain. Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred. Strong assessment skills. Negotiation, problem solving and decision-making skills. Organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills required. WiSACWIS experience preferred.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.