Kinship Care Coordinator

KVC Health Systems • Olathe, KS

6d • $0 - $47,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Kinship Care Coordinator completes home studies for relatives identified as potential placements for youth in foster care. The coordinator assesses caregivers’ ability to meet youth’s physical, mental, educational, and social needs, and visits relative placements monthly to provide ongoing support. The role supports Kansas contract services and helps build a safe, family-centered, and community-connected child welfare system using evidence-based practices. The work schedule is hybrid and varies according to in-person workload, with 3–5 days in the office required and participation in a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human services-related field.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children and family services.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff training on kinship care.
• Educate the community about kinship care.
• Assist with difficult cases.
• Attend court hearings and case plans.
• Conduct home studies for relatives identified as potential placements.
• Facilitate kinship placements.
• Visit relative placements monthly and provide ongoing support.
• Assess caregivers’ ability to meet youth’s physical, mental, educational, and social needs.
• Maintain relationships with DCF, courts, and community partners.
• Document all client interactions.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Support Kansas contract services using evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Company-paid clinical supervision.
• CEU-eligible in-house training.
• Generous PTO.
• Parental leave.
• Health benefits.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.
• Talent development and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time