Kinship Care Coordinator

KVC Health Systems • Topeka, KS

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Kinship Care Coordinator is responsible for completing home studies on relatives that have been identified as a placement option for youth in foster care. They assess the caregiver’s ability to provide for the youth’s physical, mental, educational and social needs as well as visit the relative placement monthly to provide ongoing support.

Hybrid work schedule: varies based on in person workload. Rotating on call schedule.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a child welfare system that is safe, family-centered, and community-connected, using evidence-based practices to support Kansas contract services.
• Responsibilities include providing staff training on kinship care, educating the community, assisting with difficult cases, attending court hearings and case plans, conducting home studies, facilitating kinship placements, and offering ongoing support.
• Maintain relationships with DCF, courts, and community partners, document all client interactions, and attend required training sessions.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level