Case Manager

KVC Health Systems•Hiawatha, KS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive case management services to children and families, with a focus on ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and promoting overall well-being. This role involves direct engagement with clients, caregivers, and community partners to coordinate services and support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human services-related field is required
Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required
Must be at least 21 years of age

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred
Licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) is preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of families’ lived experiences, including factors such as trauma, poverty, developmental stages, gender, race, ethnicity, and language
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, caregivers, placement providers, the Department for Children and Families (DCF), colleagues, and other community partners
Communicate relevant and appropriate information with families and professionals in a timely manner
Provide in-home and community-based services including: Observation of caregiver-child interactions Maintenance and development of family and community connections Resource coordination On-call crisis intervention and safety planning Life skills training Transportation of clients Administration of drug screenings
Advocate for clients based on comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations. Advocacy efforts may include: Providing testimony in court Attending school and service coordination meetings Facilitating access to mental health and other support services
Complete thorough and timely documentation, including: Case notes and logs Comprehensive assessments Court reports and social histories