Lead Kinship Family Advocate

Cornerstones of Care•Leavenworth, KS

7d•$50,000 - $54,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Kinship Family Advocate improves services provided to youth and families through Kinship Advocates. Reporting to the Manager of Kinship Family Development, the position has a high degree of autonomy in providing Kinship Advocacy services and supports the manager in developing team members through training and coaching. It also contributes quality assurance through periodic case documentation and family engagement reviews, home study assessment reviews, and reviews of other documents distributed to community partners. The position manages a caseload assigned by the manager, with a primary focus on providing placement support in relative and kin homes through face-to-face, in-home contacts. The Lead Kinship Family Advocate carries a caseload of up to 15 families and must be accessible by phone after hours, on holidays, and on weekends. The work arrangement is four days in the office and one day working from home.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the child welfare arena.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, or another human services-related field.
At least 21 years of age.
Pass a background check, physical, and drug screening.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to practice in Kansas.

Responsibilities

Assist with onboarding new Kinship Family Advocates in collaboration with the training department and Manager of Kinship Family Development, supporting adherence to strength-based best practices.
Provide ongoing mentoring, on-the-job coaching, and training to Kinship Family Advocates.
Provide guidance on DCF and Cornerstones of Care policies and procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
Maintain ongoing, consistent communication with the manager and team members within the unit.
Assist with peer record reviews, conduct documentation audits, and evaluate reports to ensure contractual requirements are met.
Serve on program and system improvement committees.
Assume the manager’s responsibilities in their absence, as needed and directed.
Manage a Kinship Family Advocate caseload of up to 15 families.
Provide placement support in relative and kin homes through face-to-face, in-home contacts.
Remain accessible by phone after hours, on holidays, and on weekends.

Benefits

9 paid holidays, unlimited paid time off, and paid sick leave.
Health insurance benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, for team members working at least 30 hours per week.
Cafeteria plans, including a Health Savings Account and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Ancillary insurance benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and voluntary life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Pet insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.