Kinship Care Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as a Kinship Care Coordinator!

KVC Kansas | Full-Time | Lawrence, Kansas

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.

Hybrid work schedule, varies based on in person workload. 3-5 days in office required. Rotating on call schedule.

Education and experience requirements:

• 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.

• Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

What you will do:

• Build a child welfare system that is safe, family-centered, and community-connected, using evidence-based practices to support Kansas contract services.
• Responsibilities include providing staff training on kinship care, educating the community, assisting with difficult cases, attending court hearings and case plans, conducting home studies, facilitating kinship placements, and offering ongoing support.
• Maintain relationships with DCF, courts, and community partners, document all client interactions, and attend required training sessions.

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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 .

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

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

KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 13,000 children and adults each year. Our team of professionals provides family strengthening and preventative services, parent training, foster care case management, family reunification services, foster family recruitment and support, adoption, aftercare, outpatient therapy and more.

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- apply today!