What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Children and Family Services Specialist position at KVC Health Systems?
Job Description
Job Description
KVC Missouri Community Based Services – Child Placement
Location : Hybrid - Remote (Must me located in Missouri near one of our office locations)
Pay : $50,500-$52,000 annually
Schedule : This role provides a Monday through Friday flexible schedule, on-call rotation may be required.
Job Summary
The Lead Licensing and Placement Specialist serves to screen, train, assess, and reassess foster / adoptive resource providers in competency-based skills who will be able to provide safe, secure homes enhancing the well-being of children in the custody of the Children’s Division.
This position provides training and support to foster, kinship, and adoptive homes to aid in placement stability efforts. The Lead Case Manager also provides supervision and consultation to a small team of Licensing and Placement Specialists and Relative Care Specialists to facilitate the same goals.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field; or master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field.
Licensure / Certification : Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Required Experience : 2 years working with children and families in the social services field with one of those two years specifically case management with child welfare
Preferred Experience / Skills :
- Strong customer service focus.
- Excellent time management skills
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
Benefits :
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health / social services field, then we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org / jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!
Salary : $50,500 - $52,000
