FORGE Lead Case Manager/Co-Facilitator
About The Position
We are seeking a FORGE Lead Case Manager/Co-Facilitator to join our team. Starting Salary: $56,000 (Salary) Contingent Upon Funding- External Research Project. Employment is contingent upon its continued grant support. We are seeking a FORGE Lead Case Manager/Co-Facilitator to join our team. The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare (KUSSW) and its partner, Cornerstones of Care, will develop and deliver the project, Family Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (Kansas FORGE Fatherhood). Kansas FORGE Fatherhood will serve fathers and father-figures raising a child by improving outcomes in healthy relationships, parenting practices, economic stability, and receive support in accessing community resources to long-term success. The FORGE Lead Case Manager/Co-Facilitator works under the direction of the Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project and is responsible for delivering the proposed program model, which includes the evidence-based Strengthening Father Involvement (SFI) curriculum, the evidence-informed financial program Money Habitudes (MH), and individualizing training based on participant’s goals and needs as identified in case management. Additionally, the FORGE Lead Case Manager/Co-Facilitator provides case management to fathers and works closely with the Case Managers to ensure participants build relationship skills, gain positive parenting skills, and move towards economic stability.
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of child and families services experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or other human service-related field.
- 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 in social work or other human service-related field and 2-5 years of work experience in child and family services.
- Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to practice in Kansas (LBSW, LMSW, LSCSW, Professional Counselor, LMFT, and/or Alcohol and Drug Counselor) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate workshops, creating a supportive, culturally responsive, and flexible learning environment for fathers
- Ensure program implementation supports methods for fathers to work collaboratively with spouses or co-parents.
- Provide oversight and guidance to FORGE Case Managers.
- Manage a case load of father participants, developing individualized plans to assist them in obtaining healthy relationships, positive parenting skills, and economic stability.
- Connect fathers with community resources to assist them in meeting personalized goals.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
