Independent Living Adult Guardianship Specialist (KS)
About The Position
We are seeking an Independent Living Adult Guardianship Specialist to join our team. Your role will exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions on the overall management and delivery of services to youth and young adults, aimed at ensuring youth/young adults who have a documented disability are provided with the support and services needed as they exit foster care. You will coordinate and facilitate activities with the youth, the youth's positive adult connections, and child welfare professionals. You will partner with the Department for Youth and Families (DCF) making decisions and recommendations—occasionally on an emergency basis—to ensure the safety and welfare of those youth. As a member of the KS Foster Care team, you will work with other team members and report to our Director of Aftercare and Independent Living.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in child welfare arena
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice or other human services related field is required.
- 1 year of Kansas case management experience is required.
- At least 21 years of age
- Pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
- A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in
- Proof of current vehicle insurance
- Reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in social work or other human services related field
- Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to practice in Kansas
Responsibilities
- Manage and provide services to youth 16 and older who meet criteria for Adult Guardianship.
- Carries a caseload of 10 – 12 youth who have been referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract utilizing Signs of Safety (SOS) and completes all case holding responsibilities, including case plans, court reports, monthly worker parent/worker/child visits and follow up for any youth needs.
- Maintain familiarity with and adherence to DCF policies and procedures as well as Cornerstones of Care guidelines, and best practices.
- Engage in family finding exploration to identify and take advantage of relative/kinship placement options and supports for youth in care.
Benefits
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- 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)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Basic term life/AD&D insurance
- 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
