Adoption Accelerator KS

Cornerstones of Care • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Adoption Accelerator KS to join our team. Your role will partner with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) and the Foster Care Case Management Specialists to serve children with a permanency goal of adoption, making decisions and recommendations to ensure the safety and welfare of those children. You will have advanced skills to assess program data to identify and resolve barriers to adoption. You will demonstrate creative service delivery, strong time management skills, and excellent decision-making ability. As a member of the KS Foster Care team, you will work with 5 other team members and report to our Senior Manager of Kinship and Adoption. Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas: Youth & Family Support, Foster Care & Adoption, and Education & Community Trainings.

Requirements

• at least 2 years of child welfare experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice or other related fields is required.
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
• A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Licensed by the BSRB

Responsibilities

• Provide services to children and families who have been referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract and have the case plan goal of Adoption.
• Tracking and monitoring key Adoption documents and dates (i.e., birth certificates, birth records, best interest staffing, adoption applications, etc.).
• Completes data entry of designated items as needed into the Cornerstones of Care electronic client management systems.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of families interested in adopting a child in the custody of the Secretary of DCF including adopt-only families, licensed families, and relatives as assigned.

Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
• Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees