Foster Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


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

KVC Nebraska 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.

The Foster Care Specialist will:

  • recruit and provide initial training to foster families
  • provide direct support and ongoing services to families that are licensed through KVC
  • work to ensure that support and community resources are available for all families
  • meet outcomes that exceed standards and provide excellent services to families
  • will ensure all required documentation is completed and filed according to required timeframes
  • will advocate on behalf of the youth and foster parent/s to ensure other case professionals are working collaboratively to meet their needs and guarantee the best outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field
  • Previous experience in family services is highly preferred
  • Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license and car insurance

Benefits:

  • KVC Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical insurance.
  • A dental plan at no additional coverage cost to the employee, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Supplemental health and life plans.
  • Generous paid time off, a 403 (b)-retirement plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it’s like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org/careers.




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