Adoption Accelerator KS
About The Position
We are seeking an Adoption Accelerator to join our team. Starting Range: $44,000 - $47,000 (Annually) Bonus: $1,000 Sign-on bonus will be paid on your first paycheck Your role will partner with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) and the Foster Care Case Management Specialists to serve children with a permanency goal of adoption, making decisions and recommendations to ensure the safety and welfare of those children. As a member of the Kansas Foster Care team, you will work with 5 other team members and report to our Senior Manager of Kinship Navigation. 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.
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
- At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
- A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree and Licensed by LBSW are preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide services to children and families who have been referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract and have the case plan goal of Adoption
- Tracking and monitoring key Adoption documents and dates (i.e., birth certificates, birth records, best interest staffing, adoption applications, etc.)
- Completes data entry of designated items as needed into the Cornerstones of Care electronic client management systems
- Complete comprehensive assessments of families interested in adopting a child in the custody of the Secretary of DCF including adopt-only families, licensed families, and relatives as assigned
- Attend case plans, court hearings, and engagement meetings with Foster Care Case Management Specialists
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
