Adoption Case Manager

Jimmy Jazz; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

EmberHope in Wichita, KS is hiring an Adoption Case Manager. The role offers a Base Pay of $20.19 - $28.27 per hour and requires a 4 year degree and adoption experience is preferred. You will provide direct case management, child visits, and support for adoptive families within a trauma-informed framework.

You will also prepare children for adoption, update social histories, attend court hearings, and coordinate trainings and background checks. Travel and some evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field is required.
• Adoption experience preferred.
• 21 years of age; background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening required.
• Maintain company-required trainings and flexibility for evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct practice and case management services including child visits and monthly supervision.
• Assist in matching adoptive families and referrals to Adoption Therapist.
• Prepare children for adoption and review social histories.
• Ensure trainings, documentation, and background checks are completed.
• Offer transportation support and monitor required appointments for children.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Case management

Documentation

Training

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Job description

• Location 2024 N Woodlawn Blvd,Wichita, KS, 67208,United States
• Base Pay $20.19 - $28.27 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

EmberHope, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope mission, vision, and values!

To be a successful Adoption Case Manager you must be able to do the following always:

• Ensure a trauma informed focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and those served through knowledge, sensitivity, respect, and a focus on resilience and recovery.
• Provide services that result in timely and safe achievement of company and state outcomes relevant to the position.
• Provide direct practice and case management services to include child visits and monthly supervision of the home.
• Help prepare children for adoption and make referrals to the Adoption Therapist. Update the child’s social history, child’s plan of service, attend court hearings, complete the sibling split request, and review the child’s file with the selected family.
• Assist in matching adoptive families with children eligible for adoption.
• Support adoptive homes and ensure all required trainings, documentation, and background checks are completed.
• Provide training and preparation for adoptive families.
• Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Company’s Program Practice Guidelines.
• Back up on-call to the on-call department.
• Provide support for the children we serve by ensuring they attend their required appointments and by providing transportation if needed.
• Maintain flexibility during business hours to address any unexpected needs of the children we serve.

How you will spend your time in this job:

• 40% Case Management
• 40% Documentation
• 20% Training

Requirements

To qualify for this job, you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree required in social services or related field.
• Adoption experience preferred.
• 21 years of age. Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening.
• Maintain company-required training.
• Physical working requirements - Ability to travel, drive Company or personal vehicle including at night. Ability to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Able to walk stairs. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employees are subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.