Adoption Accelerator KS

Cornerstones of Care•Kansas City, KS

2d•$44,000 - $47,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Adoption Accelerator to join our team. Starting Range: $44,000 - $47,000 (Annually) 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. As a member of the Kansas Foster Care team, you will work with 5 other team members and report to our Senior Manager of Kinship Navigation.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children and the following:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and Licensed by LBSW are preferred

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
Attend case plans, court hearings, and engagement meetings with Foster Care Case Management Specialists

Benefits

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
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.
To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.