Independent Living Adult Guardianship Specialist (KS)

Cornerstones of Care•Kansas City, KS

14d•$49,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Independent Living Adult Guardianship Specialist to join our team. Salary Range: $49,000 - $52,000 Bonus: $1,000 Sign-on bonus will be paid on your first paycheck This role will coordinate and facilitate activities with the youth, the youth's positive adult connections, and child welfare professionals. As well as demonstrate creative service delivery, strong time management skills, and excellent decision-making ability. The IL Specialist provides support and guidance to assess life skills for youth age 14 and older to help them transition to adulthood and remain living independently and safely in their communities. 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

Bachelor’s degree in social work or other human service-related field, preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in the Child Welfare arena and 1 year of Kansas case management experience is required.
High School diploma with at least 2 years’ experience.
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 in social work or other human service-related field, with 2 years of work experience in the Child Welfare arena and 6 months of experience with Kansas case management.

Responsibilities

Carries a caseload of 10 – 12 youth who have been referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract utilizing Signs of Safety (SOS) and completes all case holding responsibilities, including case plans, court reports, monthly worker parent/worker/child visits and follow up for any youth needs.
Maintain minimum monthly contact with youth through in-person visits at youth’s placement provider.
Maintain familiarity with and adherence to DCF policies and procedures as well as Cornerstones of Care guidelines, waiver services, and SSI best practices.
Continually analyze and assess each youth’s situation on an individual basis, using advanced knowledge in the area of child welfare to develop recommendations regarding support services and resources that each child and family may need, such as educational plans, medical, psychiatric and psychological assessments, therapy, independent living skills, etc.

Benefits

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