Case Manager

KVC Kansas | Full-Time | Olathe, Kansas

$2,000 sign on bonus for new employees ! The sign-on bonus is available only to candidates who are new to the company. Current employees, including internal transfers from other departments or business units, are not eligible.

Are you passionate about strengthening families, supporting caregivers, and ensuring children thrive in safe, sustainable communities? Join KVC as our Permanency Case Manager!

About the role: The Case Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive case management services to children and families, with a focus on ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and promoting overall well-being. This role involves direct engagement with clients, caregivers, and community partners to coordinate services and support.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human services-related field is required

• Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred

Licensure & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) is preferred

What you will do:

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of families’ lived experiences, including factors such as trauma, poverty, developmental stages, gender, race, ethnicity, and language

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, caregivers, placement providers, the Department for Children and Families (DCF), colleagues, and other community partners

• Communicate relevant and appropriate information with families and professionals in a timely manner

• Provide in-home and community-based services including:

  • Observation of caregiver-child interactions

  • Maintenance and development of family and community connections

  • Resource coordination

  • On-call crisis intervention and safety planning

  • Life skills training

  • Transportation of clients

  • Administration of drug screenings

• Advocate for clients based on comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations. Advocacy efforts may include:

  • Providing testimony in court

  • Attending school and service coordination meetings

  • Facilitating access to mental health and other support services

• Complete thorough and timely documentation, including:

  • Case notes and logs

  • Comprehensive assessments

  • Court reports and social histories

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.