Case Manager / Kinship Specialist
Dodge City, KS Dodge City, KS Full-time Full-time $19.
23 - $22.
62 an hour $19.
23 - $22.
62 an hour Purpose:
The Kinship Specialist completes assessments for relative placements, identifying risk factors, safety factors, strengths and needs for children in out-of-home placement.
The Specialist completes safety plans with the family based on identified risk factors.
Kinship Specialist Minimum Education and Licensure/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Addictions Counseling from an accredited college or University Licensed to practice in the State of Kansas First Aid/CPR Kinship Specialist Minimum Job Requirements, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Mandated reporter Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day to day practice Ability to work flexible schedule including on-call Understanding of family centered practice, genograms, ecomaps, and social histories Understanding of the dynamics of adoption Understanding of the child welfare and state system Ability to engage families in working relationships Understanding of child and adolescent development Ability to work with diverse populations Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to travel throughout the State Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgment in performance of duties in conformance with applicable policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulations Works with others effectively/teamwork Handles multiple priorities Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure Manages stress appropriately Works alone effectively Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment Understands and practices Universal Precautions Kinship Specialist
Essential Functions:
Completes assessments of relatives for placement of children and makes recommendation for placement.
Completes KBI, CANIS, Adult Abuse Registry background checks and fingerprints for prospective relative families.
Determines and recommends services needed by the child and family in order to maintain placement Completes safety plans, as needed, with relative families.
Completes and maintains written documentation in child/family's case record accurately and within established timeframes.
Participates in supervisory and kinship team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families' progress, collateral contacts, and relationships with other agencies/communities.
Provide intervention for clients in crisis.
Liaison with DCF and court system May participate in court proceedings.
Supports kinship workers and relative families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.
Participates in office team meetings.
Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required.
Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations and contractual terms Ensures clients' rights are protected.
Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each file Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.
23 - $22.
62 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift On call Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate:
Dodge City, KS 67801:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s):
Job requirement; must be at least 21 years of age.
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Child welfare:
1 year (Preferred) Language:
Bilingual (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel:
50% (Preferred) Work Location:
One location.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
23 - $22.
62 an hour $19.
23 - $22.
62 an hour Purpose:
The Kinship Specialist completes assessments for relative placements, identifying risk factors, safety factors, strengths and needs for children in out-of-home placement.
The Specialist completes safety plans with the family based on identified risk factors.
Kinship Specialist Minimum Education and Licensure/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Addictions Counseling from an accredited college or University Licensed to practice in the State of Kansas First Aid/CPR Kinship Specialist Minimum Job Requirements, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Mandated reporter Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day to day practice Ability to work flexible schedule including on-call Understanding of family centered practice, genograms, ecomaps, and social histories Understanding of the dynamics of adoption Understanding of the child welfare and state system Ability to engage families in working relationships Understanding of child and adolescent development Ability to work with diverse populations Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to travel throughout the State Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgment in performance of duties in conformance with applicable policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulations Works with others effectively/teamwork Handles multiple priorities Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure Manages stress appropriately Works alone effectively Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment Understands and practices Universal Precautions Kinship Specialist
Essential Functions:
Completes assessments of relatives for placement of children and makes recommendation for placement.
Completes KBI, CANIS, Adult Abuse Registry background checks and fingerprints for prospective relative families.
Determines and recommends services needed by the child and family in order to maintain placement Completes safety plans, as needed, with relative families.
Completes and maintains written documentation in child/family's case record accurately and within established timeframes.
Participates in supervisory and kinship team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families' progress, collateral contacts, and relationships with other agencies/communities.
Provide intervention for clients in crisis.
Liaison with DCF and court system May participate in court proceedings.
Supports kinship workers and relative families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.
Participates in office team meetings.
Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required.
Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations and contractual terms Ensures clients' rights are protected.
Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each file Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.
23 - $22.
62 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift On call Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate:
Dodge City, KS 67801:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s):
Job requirement; must be at least 21 years of age.
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Child welfare:
1 year (Preferred) Language:
Bilingual (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel:
50% (Preferred) Work Location:
One location.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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