Resource Family Advocate KS
Cornerstones of Care•Kansas City, KS
•$42,000 - $45,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Resource Family Advocate KS to join our team. Your role will conduct family assessments for licensure. Facilitate pre-service and in-service training for kinship and foster families. You will be responsible for ongoing support, maintenance and relicensure of assigned homes. As a member of the KS Foster Care team, you will work with 6 other team members and report to our Manager of Child Placing Agency.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in child welfare arena
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or other human services related field.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in social work
- Adoption and foster care experience
Responsibilities
- Assist assigned families with problem-solving, obtaining resources and addressing identified needs.
- Maintain timely communication with case management team members and supervisors regarding assigned families.
- Ensure electronic records in Avatar and Care Match are accurate and current.
- Provide support and assistance to the Placement Finding Team in identifying placements for children based upon current and accurate knowledge of assigned families.
- Support additional Resource Development functions through community recruitment events, screening potential resource families, leading information meetings, etc.
Benefits
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Unlimited 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
