Foster Care Case Management Specialist KS

We are seeking a Foster Care Case Management Specialist KS to join our team. Starting Salary: $52,000 - $55,000 (Salary) Bonus: $2,000 ($1,000 Sign-on bonus will be paid on your first paycheck and the $1,000 Retention bonus will be paid after 12 months of service.) We are seeking a Foster Care Case Management Specialist KS to join our team. Your role will, using advanced knowledge in child welfare, exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions on the overall management and delivery of services to children on their caseload, aimed at achieving safety, permanency, and well-being. You will serve as the legal guardian of the children on their caseload, making decisions and recommendations- occasionally on an emergency basis-to ensure the safety and welfare of those children. As a member of the KS Foster Care team, you will work with other team members and report to our Manager of Permanency Services. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Manage and provide services to children and families who have been referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract. Engage in family finding to identify and take advantage of relative/kinship placement options for children in care. Utilize a broad range of recruitment strategies to recruit families and prospective homes to meet the needs of children requiring permanency. Continually analyzes and assesses each family and child situation on an individual basis, using advanced knowledge in child welfare to develop recommendations regarding supportive services and resources each child and family needs, such as educational plans, medical, psychiatric and psychological assessments, therapy, and independent living skills, etc. Facilitate service planning with the child, family, and other treatment team members in accordance with Cornerstones of Care and DCF policy. Work with children/families & other treatment team members to obtain permanency, reunification, adoption, or guardianship. WHAT YOU WILL BRING: Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of work experience in the child welfare arena and the following: Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice or other human services related field is required. Master's degree in social work, criminal justice or other human services related field is preferred. At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening. A valid driver's license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation. WHO WE ARE: Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas: Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful. Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care. Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community. CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS: Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose. Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills. Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills. Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management. Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority. Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships. Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare the future. OUR WIDE STATEMENT: At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization. OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT: We partner for safe and healthy communities. We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated. We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status. We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity. We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization. We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices. OUR BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision) Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts) Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life) Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match Pet Insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement program Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide. Questions? Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team 8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: Fax: Like us on Facebook at: cornerstonescareers Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Cornerstones of Care