Employment Opportunities
Social Worker – Adoption Resource Exchange (ARE) Coordinator
Location: Putnam County, WV (Home office with potential telecommute/hybrid schedule, depending on experience)
Mission WV’s FrameWorks Program is seeking a Social Worker to lead statewide adoption efforts as the Adoption Resource Exchange (ARE) Coordinator. This role is based in Putnam County, WV, with potential for a hybrid/telecommute schedule depending on experience. The ARE Coordinator helps connect children in foster care with permanent, loving families by managing child listings, coordinating with WV DoHS and foster care agencies, and supporting prospective adoptive families.
We are looking for a professional with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (required), experience in child welfare, adoption, or permanency planning (preferred), and strong communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to ethical child advocacy. Familiarity with WV foster care, Microsoft Office, and basic website management is preferred.
This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with match, health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and retirement plan. The role follows a regular Monday–Friday schedule, with some statewide travel required. Join our mission-driven team and make a lasting impact on children waiting for adoption in West Virginia.
Health Educator
Location: Boone County, WV
Mission WV’s THINK Program is seeking a passionate Health Educator to deliver evidence-based curricula on teen pregnancy prevention and healthy relationships in middle and high schools. In this role, you’ll create a safe, supportive environment for students while teaching medically accurate, age-appropriate, and trauma-informed lessons. You’ll also manage program data, collaborate with schools and community partners, and represent the program through outreach and trainings.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Health, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field (preferred), along with experience leading or instructing groups. Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build connections with youth and professionals are essential. This full-time role offers a salary of $40,000–$44,000 plus a generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan with match, flexible spending account, paid time off, and more. Join our mission-driven team and help shape a brighter future for West Virginia’s youth.
Adoption Recruiter
Location: Home-based with statewide travel
Mission WV is hiring Adoption Recruiters to help find permanent families for youth in foster care. In this role, you will manage a caseload of 12–15 children, implementing the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Child-Focused Recruitment Model to build meaningful relationships and diligently search for permanent connections. Adoption Recruiters provide consistency and advocacy by visiting youth monthly, maintaining regular contact, and collaborating with each child’s professional team.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), with preference given to those in social work or human services fields. A minimum of three years’ experience in child welfare is required, with adolescent-focused experience strongly valued. This is a home-based position with statewide travel and periodic reporting to the Hurricane, WV office. The full-time role includes comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. Join our mission-driven team and make a lasting impact by helping youth find their forever families.