Social Worker

KVC Health Systems•Louisville, KY

1d•$44,000 - $48,000

About The Position

KVC Kentucky is seeking a Family Care Coordinator to work directly with families day to day while managing and coordinating client care. The role provides in-home services to children and families and focuses on safety, child well-being, reducing risks, and preserving child placement with the family. The coordinator works with families, providers, and DCBS personnel to implement each family's Action Plan and support progress toward treatment goals. The position requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary to meet families' needs, travel throughout the region, and participation in an on-call rotation. A valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance are required. The role is funded through the Cabinet for Health & Family Services with Kentucky State Funds and/or Federal Funds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or another related field.
Ability to provide in-home services to children and families.
Experience working with complex and multi-need families.
Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
Flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary to meet families' needs.
Ability to travel throughout the region.
Availability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

Establish initial contact with families within 24 hours of referral to assess safety, initiate safety planning, and connect families with resources for immediate needs.
Conduct team meetings and maintain communication with families and providers to monitor progress toward treatment goals and address barriers to services and goal attainment.
Facilitate each family's Action Plan by contacting providers identified in the plan, connecting providers with the family, maintaining ongoing communication, and coordinating care throughout services.
Maintain frequent and consistent contact with DCBS personnel.
Provide direct services aimed at reducing risks, improving child well-being, and preserving child placement with the family according to program guidelines.