KVC Kansas represents one of the strongest and broadest child welfare and behavioral healthcare continuums in the nation. KVC provides case management, therapy, family education/support, transportation and aftercare services, impacting thousands of children and family members each day. KVC believes that children can’t wait, and has helped Kansas achieve national leadership in child welfare standards set by the federal Children and Family Service review; outcomes that ensure child safety, permanency and wellbeing.

KVC Kansas is seeking a Child Placing Agency Supervisor who will provide guidance to staff who are assisting in the licensing and support of foster families.

At KVC, you will enjoy a professional and innovative atmosphere focused on serving children and families in Kansas. KVC continually searches for ways to raise the bar in child welfare and enhance the wellbeing of children and families. Our goal is not only short-term safety and permanency, but long-term, lasting success that will support children’s education, health and emotional stability throughout their lives. Our unique KVC family-centered practice model uses an array of evidence-based practices, such as Trauma Systems Therapy (TST), that are proven by their outcomes. KVC’s participation in national research initiatives gives you front row access to attend trainings from national partners such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation and New York University to refine your skills. Read more at Kansas.kvc.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Continues to build a child welfare system that is safe, secure, and stable; family centered, connected to the community; and which relies on evidence based practice necessary to support contract services.
• Meets with KVC Family Services staff a minimum of one hour bi-weekly to provide supervision.
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to KVC Family Services staff, clients and foster families, as per crisis call schedule.
• Responsible for assuring subordinates meet performance expectations including timelines, regulations and laws.
• Supports staff to meet their needs, as evidence by supervisory evaluations completed by subordinates.
• Assigns new referrals to KVC Family Services staff, based on staff strengths and skills, within program/contract guidelines.
• Provides direct services per program, state, and contract guidelines.
• Ensure that services are in compliance with all regulatory standards and contract terms and conditions.
• Completes all required paperwork and follows agency policies and procedures within timelines, to assure smooth paperwork flow.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings, consultation, and staff meetings, as required.
• Acquires and develops resources to meet identified needs of clients and staff.
• Provides culturally relevant and sensitive services to clients and assures that staff does the same.
• Provides positive field instruction and supervision of Social Work interns as requested.
• Provides back up support to contract services as requested.
• Observes children for signs of abuse and/or neglect.
• Participates as an organizational trainer, as assigned.
• Maintain working relationships and communications with KDHE, DCF, and other community partners.
• Understand contract requirements and work to improve contract specific outcomes.
• Participate in the recruitment, on-going training and provision of support groups of family foster homes.
• Attend required trainings.

Other duties may be assigned.

All applicants must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and car insurance as well as pass all applicable background checks. KVC is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in social work, addictions counseling OR a master’s degree in social work, mental health/rehabilitation counseling, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, psychology.
• At least three years of work experience with children, youth and families
• Ability to obtain a temporary or full licensure with the Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board (ksbsrb.ks.org) within the first 90 days of employment if hired.

• Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license and car insurance.

KVC offers assistance with obtaining licensure including providing study materials for the exam as well as licensure application and renewal fees

KVC provides a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; nine paid holidays and additional paid time off; 403(b) employee contribution retirement plan and profit-sharing plan; free short and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees and a tuition reimbursement option!

At KVC, you will enjoy a professional and innovative atmosphere focused on serving diverse children and families in Kansas. KVC continually searches for ways to raise the bar in child welfare and enhance the wellbeing of children and families. Our goal is not only short-term safety and permanency, but long-term, lasting success that will support children’s education, health and emotional stability throughout their lives.

Apply now and join our team today!

All applicants must be 21 years of age and pass all applicable background checks. KVC is an equal opportunity employer.