Identify adoptive families or other permanent adult relationships for youth with disabilities and/or complex medical needs
Develop, coordinate, and administer individual recruitment plans for a small caseload of children and teenagers with a goal of adoption
Monitor the progress of each child toward a successful permanent match
Nurture relationships with prospective adoptive families interested in adopting children with disabilities and/or complex medical needs and support their progress toward successful placement and adoption
Plan several events annually focusing on matching MARE-referred children with disabilities and/or complex medical needs
Collaborate cross-departmentally to maximize the resources MARE offers for the youth on the SRC caseload
Visit youth on their caseload quarterly and build partnerships with other significant adults in each child’s life, including foster parents, relatives, case managers, group home staff, and other providers

Bachelor's degree and experience in human services, special education, child welfare or a related field
A Master’s degree and personal or professional experience with the disability community are considered a plus
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication approach for children, teens, prospective families, and professional colleagues
Comfortable advocating on behalf of clients and the organization and must demonstrate strategic problem-solving skills
Committed to contributing to a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, and must share MARE’s urgency for finding permanency for all children and teens in foster care, through innovation, compassion and connection
Self-motivated and able to manage their time and priorities independently, while contributing as an active team member within their Department and the organization at large
Ability to plan and execute events, being able to articulate a broad vision, as well as coordinate the details to implement vision successfully
Demonstrated comfort with modern office technology, including basic proficiency using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Reliable access to a car and ability to be in the field several times per month, including occasional statewide travel
Availability for occasional scheduled weekend and evening commitments.

Adoption Recruitment Coordinator – Youth with Disabilities

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