Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter

Job overview

The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter role is based in Columbus, OH, with work from home, county buildings, and community visits; the posting describes flexible work-from-home options. The stated salary is $50,000 per year. Caring for Kids is a foster care and adoption agency, and this role serves children in county custody, including older and hard-to-place youth. The recruiter works to identify adoptive families and lasting connections for youth. Through relationship-building, individualized recruitment, readiness assessment, and placement preparation, the role supports permanency planning and post-placement services.

What you'll do

• Review case records
• meet with youth at least monthly
• build support networks and maintain contact with important people in the child’s life
• identify potential permanency connections through diligent searches
• customize recruitment
• assess adoption readiness and preparation needs
• prepare children and families for placement
• plan post-placement support
• attend agency meetings and educational opportunities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adoption recruiter

wendy’s wonderful kids

child welfare

foster care

adoption

columbus oh

caring for kids

$50,000/year

flexible work from home

youth permanency

bachelor’s degree required

ohio licensure preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and matching
• paid time off
• training and development
• flexible schedule
• and mileage reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and experience in child welfare, foster care, or adoption. Ohio licensure and adoption assessor training are preferred. The role involves frequent driving throughout Ohio, some evenings, and occasional weekend appointments.

About the employer

Caring for Kids is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.