Assessment Worker

KVC Health Systems•Topeka, KS

2d•$0 - $47,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessment Worker will partner with the case management team in the development of specialized assessments emphasizing strengths, resources and capacities as well as encouraging families to take the lead in developing their case plan. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, community counseling, human development, child and family development, applied family and youth sciences, public health, health sciences, trauma studies, sociology/social services, substance abuse/addictions, early childhood, education, or psychology from an accredited college/university
Requires Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email
Two years of experience with children and families required
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
All KVC Kansas employees must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a child welfare system that is safe, stable, and family-centered while utilizing evidence-based practices to support Kansas contract services.
Collaborate with the case management team to complete Family-Based Assessments and all required evidence-based diagnostic tools.
Partner with case management to facilitate Initial Team Meetings within 48 hours of a referral.
Assist in facilitating Icebreaker meetings to build positive connections between caregivers and placement resources.
Provide expert guidance and training to the case management team on the proper completion and scoring of evidence-based assessments.
Lead the integration of the Safe & Connected™ Framework during initial case planning.
Deliver ongoing consultation and training to staff to ensure the effective facilitation of the Safe & Connected™ Framework.