Kinship Care Coordinator

KVC Health Systems; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

403(b) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

KVC Health Systems in Olathe, KS is seeking a Kinship Care Coordinator to perform kinship home studies and support youth in foster care. The role involves evaluating caregiver capacity for safety and needs, and visiting placements monthly, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence 3-5 days per week.

Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a human services field, 21+ years of age, and a valid driver’s license. Prior experience with children and family services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human services-related field is required.
• Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Build a child welfare system that is safe, family-centered, and community-connected, using evidence-based practices to support Kansas contract services.
• Responsibilities include providing staff training on kinship care, educating the community, assisting with difficult cases, attending court hearings and case plans, conducting home studies, facilitating kinship placements, and offering ongoing support.
• Maintain relationships with DCF, courts, and community partners, document all client interactions, and attend required training sessions.

Education

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

Job description

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Full Time Olathe, KS, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 9528

Salary: $47,000.00 Annually

Join our team as a Kinship Care Coordinator!

The Kinship Care Coordinator is responsible for completing home studies on relatives that have been identified as a placement option for youth in foster care. They assess the caregiver’s ability to provide for the youth’s physical, mental, educational and social needs as well as visit the relative placement monthly to provide ongoing support.

Hybrid work schedule: varies based on in person workload. 3-5 days in office required. Rotating on call schedule.

Education and 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 auto insurance required.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

What you will do:

• Build a child welfare system that is safe, family-centered, and community-connected, using evidence-based practices to support Kansas contract services.
• Responsibilities include providing staff training on kinship care, educating the community, assisting with difficult cases, attending court hearings and case plans, conducting home studies, facilitating kinship placements, and offering ongoing support.
• Maintain relationships with DCF, courts, and community partners, document all client interactions, and attend required training sessions.

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.