Child Welfare Assessment Specialist

KVC Health Systems, Inc.; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

CEU-eligible in-house training

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Health benefits

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KVC Health Systems, Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking an Assessment Worker to partner with the case management team to develop specialized assessments emphasizing families' strengths, resources, and capacities in their case plans.

The role focuses on Family-Based Assessments, evidence-based tools, and collaborating to hold Initial Team Meetings within 48 hours of referrals, while supporting placement resources and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, community counseling, human development, child and family development, applied family and youth sciences, public health, health sciences, trauma studies, sociology/social services, substance abuse/addictions, early childhood, education, or psychology from an accredited college/university.
• Two years of experience with children and families required.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a child welfare system that is safe, stable, and family-centered while utilizing evidence-based practices to support Kansas contract services.
• Collaborate with the case management team to complete Family-Based Assessments and all required evidence-based diagnostic tools.
• Partner with case management to facilitate Initial Team Meetings within 48 hours of a referral.
• Assist in facilitating Icebreaker meetings to build positive connections between caregivers and placement resources.
• Provide expert guidance and training to the case management team on the proper completion and scoring of evidence-based assessments.
• Lead the integration of the Safe & Connected Framework during initial case planning.
• Deliver ongoing consultation and training to staff to ensure effective facilitation of the Safe & Connected Framework.

Skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Job description

KVC Health Systems, Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking an Assessment Worker to partner with the case management team to develop specialized assessments emphasizing families' strengths, resources, and capacities in their case plans.

The role focuses on Family-Based Assessments, evidence-based tools, and collaborating to hold Initial Team Meetings within 48 hours of referrals, while supporting placement resources and staff training.