Mockingbird Family Liaison

3 weeks ago

Topeka, United States KVC Health Systems Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

KVC Kansas is looking for energetic, positive, caring professionals to join our team. If you are looking for a rewarding career and a compassionate, flexible work environment – KVC is the place for you


We all need connection, and that’s why we exist. By providing in-home family support, therapeutic services, foster care and adoption case management, substance abuse treatment and psychiatric care, KVC touches the lives of over 60,000 children and families each year.

KVC is seeking a Mockingbird Family Liaison

The Mockingbird Family Liaison will uphold the fidelity of the Mockingbird Family structure, ensuring its principles and key features are consistently applied and adhered to. The liaison will foster and maintain a robust micro-community of caregivers, with a primary emphasis on the health, safety, growth, and permanence of participating children and adolescents. The liaison will serve as a vital communication link between the Mockingbird Family team, KVC, and the Hub Homes they oversee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned according to qualification of staff and development of programs.

  • Deeply comprehend the key features, principles, and fidelity requirements of Mockingbird Family, acting as the primary holder of fidelity within the constellation.
  • Attend all planning meetings and caregiver recruitment events, ensuring fidelity is maintained throughout these processes.
  • Attend a recommended nine out of twelve Constellation meetings annually.
  • Provide the Hub Home with suggestions about appropriate community resources, always considering the fidelity requirements of Mockingbird Family.
  • Deliver KVC related information (KVC policy, Mockingbird Family operating protocols and expectations, etc.) to the Hub Home, emphasizing the importance of fidelity.
  • Provide support upon request, such as making KVC meeting space available.
  • Organize monthly or bi-monthly Constellation meetings, ensuring fidelity is a key topic in the meeting reminders, agenda, and discussions.
  • Advise foster parents in the geographic catchment areas associated with a Mockingbird Family Constellation of the opportunity to join a Constellation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fidelity once launched.
  • Ensure child welfare workers understand the collaborative decision-making required for children placed in a Constellation, with a focus on maintaining fidelity in all decisions.
  • Brief child welfare workers on the features of Mockingbird Family during staff turnover, highlighting the importance of maintaining fidelity when accessing support resources and streamlining communications with Hub Home and Constellation families.
  • Attend required Mockingbird Family meetings and trainings, KVC Consultations with Mockingbird Family staff, Hub trainings, and Fidelity Assessment Reviews, ensuring fidelity is upheld in all aspects.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with KVC staff and Hub Homes, with a focus on supporting and guiding them to maintain fidelity.

All employees must be at least 21 years of age

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in a field that is licensable by the BSRB

Licensure/Certification:

KS BSRB Licensure

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Experience and Skills:

At least three years of experience in child welfare

KVC provides a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; nine paid holidays and additional paid time off; 403(b) employee contribution retirement plan and profit-sharing plan; free short and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees and a tuition reimbursement option


At KVC, you will enjoy a professional and innovative atmosphere focused on serving diverse children and families in Kansas. KVC continually searches for ways to raise the bar in child welfare and enhance the wellbeing of children and families. Our goal is not only short-term safety and permanency, but long-term, lasting success that will support children’s education, health and emotional stability throughout their lives.

Apply now and join our team today

All applicants must be 21 years of age and pass all applicable background checks. KVC is an equal opportunity employer.

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