Youth & Family Specialist

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Youth & Family Specialist

Full Time Professional Topeka, KS, US

Salary: $52,000.00 Annually

Hybrid work schedule: 1-2 in office as this is community based work with families and youth

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, criminal justice, child and family development, education, or related field. Years of related work experience may be substituted for years of education.
• Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• All KVC Kansas employees must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Skills:

• Two or more years’ experience in children and family services preferred
• Prevention Services and in-home services experience
• BSRB Licensure within the state of KS preferred but not required

What you will do:

• Assessment and Goal Setting: Conduct comprehensive initial assessments using standardized tools to identify family strengths and needs. Collaborate with families to develop personalized, strengths based service plans aligned with program objectives .
• Service Coordination and Advocacy: Facilitate access to essential resources such as housing, healthcare, and employment by coordinating referrals and advocating for timely, culturally responsive support.
• Support and Education: Deliver evidence based training in parenting and life skills including Solution Based Casework to strengthen the five protective factors and enhance family resilience.
• Monitoring and Compliance: Regularly evaluate progress to adjust interventions as needed. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and reporting in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Team Collaboration and Growth: Actively participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and professional development to ensure integrated service delivery and continuous quality improvement.
• Community Engagement: Serve as a program ambassador through outreach and partnership building to increase service awareness and resource accessibility.

Why Choose KVC?

Top 1% of Employers Nationwide KVC boasts an impressive 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed , reflecting a culture where employees feel valued and supported.

Outstanding Benefits Enjoy company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, generous PTO, parental leave, health benefits, 403(b) with company match, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 .

Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture We invest in you through talent development and wellness benefits. Your wellbeing matters.

Meaningful Impact Join a team dedicated to strengthening families and transforming child welfare systems.

At KVC, you’ll belong to a close-knit team and feel the deep sense of meaning that comes from providing life-changing help to children and families. Join a values-driven team that is passionate about transforming people’s experience of child welfare and mental health services.