Placement Finding Specialist KS
About The Position
We are seeking a Placement Finding Specialist to join our team. Your role will be responsible for identifying and securing stable, safe, and appropriate placements that are in the best interest of each youth. This includes building and maintaining positive relationships with Child Placing Agencies (CPAs), facilities, and community partners to expand placement options. You will accurately enter and maintain placement data in the required systems. You will communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure the needs of youth are understood and met, monitor placement availability, and follow up on placement status to ensure continuity and stability. As a member of the KS Foster Care team, you will work with other team members and report to our Manager of Placement Finding.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in the child welfare arena
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or other human services related field is required.
- At least 21 years of age
- Pass background check, physical, and drug screening
- A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in
- Proof of current vehicle insurance
- Reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Provides ongoing and consistent communication with the manager and team members within the unit.
- Understand the initial referrals of the child clearly to help determine best placement.
- Respect the children and family’s culture and provide culturally sensitive services.
- Assist with Avatar and CareMatch updates and assistance with reconciliation.
- Understand the process of payments, CPT/Billing codes and placement provider types.
- Be accessible via cell phone to placement providers, DCF staff, and other Cornerstones of Care team leaders and members.
Benefits
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
- Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Basic term life/AD&D insurance
- Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
- Pet Insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
