WWK & Training Associate Director Opportunity

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b), remote work
United States, Ohio, Columbus
May 02, 2025
"If we can get one child adopted into a loving family, all our work will be worth it." - Dave Thomas Join us as we champion our mission to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care systems. We've helped to find safe, permanent homes for more than 15,000 young people across the United States and Canada, but our mission is not complete. Invest your career in making a difference and join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's team. We offer a supportive workplace where you can make an impact. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for Foundation staff, while advocating for measurable change toward racial equity within the child welfare system. We are looking for excellent talent to support our mission. The WWK & training associate director will manage and execute training opportunities for contracted agencies and provide technical assistance to support the Foundation's signature child-focused recruitment training program. Through curriculum development, needs assessments and facilitating best practices, the WWK & training associate director will support stakeholders in both English and Spanish to enhance their knowledge to ensure fidelity to the child-focused recruitment model (CFR). This is an exciting opportunity to directly support our mission through onsite and virtual training opportunities, while also evaluating adherence to the program model and expanding our reach and impact across diverse communities. If you have in-depth experience with foster care adoption and possess exceptional bilingual (Spanish) communication skills, both verbal and written, we encourage you to apply and learn more. Key Deliverables: Facilitate and deliver the child-focused recruitment training to Wendy's Wonderful Kids (WWK) recruiters and supervisors Schedule in-person CFR training, virtual CFR pre-training and execute contracts for logistics related to training while adhering to allocated budget Translate Foundation materials and aid in the review of Spanish documents; provides onsite Spanish/English interpretation support for meetings as needed Collaborate on the development of additional training resources, including webinars, instructor-led courses and practice tools for enhancement of the CFR and other child welfare related education to the learning management system end user Monitor WWK grantee/partner agency performance, including monthly online data submissions, bi-annual narrative and fiscal reports, and compliance with agency goals Routinely review data submissions for accuracy and evaluation of fidelity to the child-focused recruitment model Perform site visits as necessary and engage in regular contact with assigned WWK recruiters Assist with annual WWK Summit, orientation of new recruiters and ongoing educational and technical assistance efforts What You Bring: Undergraduate degree in social work-related field required, degree in social work (BSW, MSW, DSW/PhD) preferred Experience with evidence-based programs and data-driven approaches to solving child welfare issues preferred Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish required 6 years of experience in child welfare, preferably foster care adoption Experience with grant-making, oversight of budgets and/or experience supervising others In-person and virtual training experience, preferably in a child welfare environment Our Benefits At the Foundation, our team is committed to providing unwavering dedication to change the journey for children lingering in foster care. We value each member of our team and we are committed to taking care of you. Beyond joining our talented team and the opportunity to make a difference, we are proud to offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits program, including: First day of hire medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your family Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA). The HRA is a tax-advantaged account, funded solely by the employer to help you pay for medical expenses. Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability Eligibility for a 403(b)-retirement match program up to 5% after the first year of employment Adoption-Friendly Workplace providing financial benefits and paid time off for adoptive parents Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, paid personal, vacation and sick days as well as parental leave, adoption leave and foster care leave A connected team environment that embraces a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Career advancement opportunities and continued education A comprehensive offering of additional voluntary benefits The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption offers a flexible hybrid work environment, with employees living in the Columbus Metro area eligible to work remotely up to two days per week. Remote employment may be considered for highly qualified candidates residing outside the area with the ability to travel onsite as required. Due to the complexities of state-specific employment laws, tax regulations and other compliance requirements, the Foundation may be unable to support remote work arrangements in all states. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is including a reasonable, good faith estimate of the compensation range for this role. A specific salary offer considers multiple factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skillset, experience and training, internal equity, budget and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year. Interested candidates may apply for this position through https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs. Applications will be accepted through May 18, 2025. Late submissions may not be considered. We appreciate your understanding and timely response. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, political affiliation, creed, HIV/AIDS status, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or any other category protected by applicable law. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.