Missing Youth Specialist
KVC Health Systems•Olathe, KS
•$47,000 - $49,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a Missing Youth Specialist to join our team and provide support and oversight to permanency staff in their effort to locate missing youth. Join us and help make a difference!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- 2 years experience with children and family services
- Current valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree Preferred from an accredited college or university with a degree in social work, counseling, family therapy, child and family development, criminal justice, sociology, forensics, education or other related field
- License with the Kansas BSRB preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct online and in-person searches to locate missing youth.
- Serve as liaison with law enforcement and community agencies.
- Track and analyze data to identify trends and provide weekly updates to DCF.
- Utilize various methods (door knocking, social media, etc.) to find missing youth.
- Assist in training staff and researching new search methods.
- Complete assessments on returning youth and provide Family Finding investigative efforts.
- Advocate for children and families and represent the agency in professional/community groups.
- Ensure paperwork is completed timely and attend all required meetings.
- Develop resources and improve contract outcomes.
Benefits
- company-paid clinical supervision
- CEU-eligible in-house training
- paid time off
- parental leave
- health benefits
- 403b with company match
- tuition reimbursement up to $21,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
