Youth Care Specialist KS

Cornerstones of Care • Kansas City, KS

9d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Youth Care Specialist to join our team. You will play a key role in a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and positive development of youth during and outside of regular business hours. You will collaborate with the Foster Care Case Management team, placement providers, law enforcement, and other community partners to implement effective safety and support strategies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
• A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of work experience working with youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion for and a commitment to working with children and adolescents in the foster care system.
• Coordinate and ensure the safe transportation of youth to and from placements and other designated locations.
• Safely and reliably transport youth, their personal belongings, medications, and required documentation to designated locations such as visits, appointments, court, and other activities.
• Monitor, observe, and document client behavior and activities during transport, reporting concerns as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and agency information.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED