Employment Opportunities
Below find open opportunities to join our team and support our mission at Adopt America Network. Adopt America Network is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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ADOPT AMERICA NETWORK- FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Date: September 10, 2026
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Job description: Full-time 2 YEARS Contract position (subject to renewal upon funding availability). Hours vary upon position needs and may include evenings and weekends
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an appropriate discipline is preferred.
Lived experience in adoptions, guardianship, and kinship, and parenting is preferred.
Organizational skills, attentions to detail, sound judgment, integrity and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.
Lived experience with Adoption, Fostercare, or Kinship is a plus, but not a requirement.
Supervisor: OAKS Program Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Providing support services to families in their home, at the AAN office, or other locations, travel is required.
B. Using evidence-based interventions as appropriate. Staff must become specialized in supporting Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship families by attending training sessions.
C. Maintain and document ongoing communication with the family about the course of intervention.
D. Attend all special events and functions as decided by supervisor.
E. Answer messages from clients as needed.
F. Provide direct support services including in-house visits to adoptive, kinship, and foster families to promote family stability and prevent disruption.
G. Collaborate closely with the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) team to understand and integrate program goals and practices into family support efforts.
H. Deliver services under the Ongoing Adoption and Kinship Support (OAKS) program, including individualized family support, resource navigation, and family coaching.
I. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate family engagement events such as:
- Family Forums
- OAKS Support Team (ST) gatherings
- Play Together Stay Together eventsJ. Build trusting relationships with families to assess needs, identify strengths, and develop tailored support plans.
K. Serve as a liaison between families and community resources, ensuring access to mental health, educational, and social services.
L. Support the mission and values of Adopt America Network through compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed service delivery.
M. Develop relationships with area organizations that can provide helpful services to clients.
N. Other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
4 weeks of PTO annually (prorated on start date)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement Leave
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute: Toledo, OH 43606 (Preferred)
Willingness to travelWork Location: In person and Work from home after 90days successful probation
Send Resume to: rook@adoptamericanetwork.org
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Job Title: Adoption Caseworker
Salary: $ 43,097 per annum
Department: Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Program
Reports to: Wendy’s Wonderful Kids SupervisorHours: Hourly, 40 hours per week. Flexible hours on evenings and weekends as needed.
About Us: Adopt America Network (AAN) is a nonprofit organization that connects children waiting in foster care with permanent families while providing support before, during, and after the family is united. AAN was founded in 1983 by Richard K. Ransom who was the founder of Hickory Farms and dedicated his life to helping children. Within this time, we have placed over 4,700 children with permanent families. Today, we provide matching services for families along with support groups and events catered to adoptive, kinship, and foster families. Additionally, we operate a child-focused recruitment program for children in Northwest Ohio along with a state-wide home assessor program for public and private agencies.
About the Role: Adopt America Network facilitates the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Program made possible by funding through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Through this program, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption supports the hiring of adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding permanent homes for children most at risk of aging out of foster care without a family. That includes youth ages 9 and older, children with special needs and sibling groups. Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters use an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to find the right family for every child.
Qualifications:
A. bachelor’s degree in social work, Counseling, Human Development and Family Studies or
similar programs.
B. Tier 1 and Tier 2 Adoption Assessor Certification or availability to complete Tier1 and Tier 2 within first year of employment.
C. Satisfactory background check through BCI & FBI
D. Ability to determine the need for advocacy and to advocate on behalf of the children.
E. Good communication skills in negotiation, listening, assessing, counseling, speaking, writing and documentation.
F. Ability to develop a working relationship with children who are in foster care.
G. Good computer skills.
H. Knowledge of Department of Children and Youth (DCY) adoption laws and rules, child welfare issues and adoption, and home study procedures and requirements.
I. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and work independently.
J. Excellent time management skills.
K. Willingness to work collaboratively with the WWK team and county agency staff.
Responsibilities:
A. Manage caseload of identified children under the guidelines of WWK’s contract, including required reports.
B. Network with outside agency workers and professionals to promote the WWK’s program and the agency’s access to Adopt America Network services on behalf of children in foster care.
C. Attend and participate in area meetings, recruitment events, conferences, and training courses, as requested by WWK’s Supervisor.
D. Keep supervisor apprised of progress, activity, and problems with assigned cases.
E. Provide AAN staff with information to register the children on the WWK caseload.
F. Work within the child-specific recruitment model as defined by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
Benefits: Flexible work hours, 160 hours paid time off per year, bereavement leave, EAP, mileage reimbursement, health insurance, long-term disability, and life insurance. Laptop, and cell phone provided.
Send resumes to choltz@adoptamericanetwork.org
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Adopt America Network is always interested in connecting with talented, mission-driven professionals who want to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. This Future Consideration posting allows individuals to submit their information for roles that may become available in the future, including leadership, program, development, operations, and administrative positions.
While there may not be a current opening that matches your background today, we welcome applications from individuals who align with our mission and values and wish to be considered as opportunities arise.
Areas of Interest May Include
Executive and Senior Leadership
Program Management and Family Services
Fundraising, Development, and Grants
Operations and Financial Management
Community Engagement and Outreach
Administrative and Support Roles
Ideal Candidates
Successful candidates for future opportunities at Adopt America Network typically demonstrate:
A strong commitment to child welfare, adoption, and family support
Experience in nonprofit leadership, program delivery, fundraising, or operations
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
The ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, partners, and community stakeholders
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation and benefits vary by position and may include flexible work schedules, generous paid time off, mileage reimbursement, retirement account with match, health insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, and other benefits consistent with Adopt America Network’s policies.
How to Express Interest
To be considered for future opportunities, please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your areas of interest to:
Barbara Sapani
bsapani@adoptamericanetwork.orgPlease note that submitting materials for future consideration does not guarantee an interview or employment. Candidates will be contacted as relevant opportunities become available.
Adopt America Network is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.