Licensing and Placement Specialist

KVC Health Systems • Kirksville, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensing & Placement position at KVC Missouri Community Based Services (Child Placement) involves providing training and support to resource homes and parents, working as part of the family support team, and recruiting homes as applicable to the contract. The role requires adherence to policies, rules, and regulations on licensing standards. KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency dedicated to serving children and families. The company emphasizes a supportive and rewarding work environment, work-life balance, and offers various programs and resources to employees, including a Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, and Talent Development Programs. KVC Health Systems is recognized for its high Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, placing it among the top 1% of employers nationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• 2 years working with children and families in the social services field
• One of those two years specifically case management with child welfare
• Strong customer service focus
• Excellent time management, oral and written communication skills
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail
• Ability to work productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strong skills in MS Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field
• One year with Therapeutic Foster Care and licensing experience

Responsibilities

• Provide training to resource homes
• Provide support to recourse parents
• Work as part of the family support team
• Recruit homes when applicable to the contract they are working on
• Follow policies, rules, and regulations on licensing standards

Benefits

• Supportive and rewarding work environment
• Work-life balance programs and resources (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees