Therapeutic Foster Family Coordinator

KVC Health Systems•Olathe, KS

17h•$47,000 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Therapeutic Foster Family Coordinator is responsible for providing intensive case management, coaching, and trauma-informed support to therapeutic foster families to ensure placement stability and child well-being. This role involves conducting regular home visits, phone check-ins, and safety assessments, as well as responding to crises with timely intervention and 24-hour on-call support. The coordinator collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, maintains electronic documentation, leads foster parent recruitment and training, and ensures foster homes maintain licensing compliance. They also participate in essential proceedings like court hearings and case plan conferences, provide culturally sensitive direct services, and commit to ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a field licensable by the BSRB (Master’s degree preferred)
Two or more years of experience working with children and families in the child welfare, mental health or therapeutic foster care system
Licensure by the Kansas BSRB (DCF exceptions may be granted for non-licensed applicants with experience and/or related degrees)
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Provide intensive case management, coaching, and trauma-informed support to therapeutic foster families to ensure placement stability and child well-being.
Conduct regular home visits, phone check-ins, and safety assessments in compliance with agency, state, and licensing regulations.
Respond to crises with timely intervention and 24-hour on-call support as part of an assigned rotation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including DCF, schools, and mental health providers, to provide holistic care and coordinate resources.
Maintain meticulous electronic documentation, case notes, and reports within mandated timelines and legal standards.
Lead foster parent recruitment, training, support groups, and continuing education efforts to enhance caregiver skills.
Ensure all foster homes maintain continuous licensing compliance and assist families through renewal processes.
Participate in all essential proceedings, including court hearings, case plan conferences, and school meetings for children in care.
Provide culturally sensitive direct services, including client transportation and resource development, while advocating for the best interests of the child.
Commit to ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care and adhere to all contract requirements and performance expectations.