Kinship Care Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Hiawatha, United States KVC Health Systems Full time

Position Summary:

  • The Kinship Care Coordinator is responsible for completing home studies on relatives that have been identified as a placement option for youth in foster care. They assess the caregiver's ability to provide for the youth's physical, mental, educational and social needs as well as visit the relative placement monthly to provide ongoing support.
Location:
  • Hiawatha, KS
Schedule:
  • Hybrid; Based on customer needs, required to be on-call on a rotating schedule
Bonus:
  • $2,000 sign on bonus associated with this position for only external candidates.
Education:
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in social work, community counseling, human development, child and family development, applied family and youth services, public health, health sciences, trauma studies, sociology/social services, substance abuse/addictions, early childhood, education, or psychology from an accredited college/university.
Preferred Experience:
  • Previous experience in children and family services preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
  • Valid drivers license
  • Valid Auto Insurance
  • At least 21 years old
Essential Duties:
  • Develop and enhance a safe, community-connected child welfare system with evidence-based practices for contract services in Kansas.
  • Train staff on kinship care and community resources to support placements.
  • Educate and reinforce community understanding of kinship care.
  • Assist with complex cases and attend court hearings and case planning conferences.
  • Complete assessments and paperwork for kinship care placements.
  • Educate kinship caregivers on reunification efforts and boundaries.
  • Conduct adoption home studies and develop safety plans as needed.
  • Facilitate monthly Kinship Group meetings and participate in kinship care groups.
  • Support kinship placements with financial assistance and community resources.
  • Provide crisis management and ongoing support to kinship placements.
  • Deliver in-home services to clients and their families.
  • Maintain relationships with DCF, courts, and community partners.
  • Document client interactions and complete required case documentation.
  • Attend mandatory trainings.

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