Case Manager

Position Summary:
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

• Proof of valid auto insurance

• Must be at least 21 years of age

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Join Our Team:
If you are a dedicated professional committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your contributions are valued.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are welcome.