Kinship Care Coordinator
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 youths’ physical, mental, educational, and social needs, and visits relative placements monthly to provide ongoing support. The role supports Kansas contract services through evidence-based practices and helps build a child welfare system that is safe, family-centered, and community-connected. The position is based in Hiawatha, Kansas, with a hybrid schedule that varies according to in-person workload and requires three to five days in the office. The coordinator participates in a rotating on-call schedule.
Requirements
- 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
- Complete home studies for relatives identified as potential placements for youth in foster care.
- Assess caregivers’ ability to provide for youths’ physical, mental, educational, and social needs.
- Visit relative placements monthly and provide ongoing support.
- Provide staff training on kinship care and educate the community.
- Assist with difficult cases.
- Attend court hearings and case plans.
- Facilitate kinship placements.
- Maintain relationships with DCF, courts, and community partners.
- Document all client interactions.
- Attend required training sessions.
Benefits
- Company-paid clinical supervision.
- CEU-eligible in-house training.
- Generous paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Health benefits.
- 403(b) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.
- Talent development and wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
