Kinship Finder for Children & Families

Cornerstones of Care; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstones of Care in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Family Finding Advocate to identify relatives and kinship supports for children in the Kansas Foster Care program. You will use Signs of Safety and Family Finding approaches, engage referred children and families, and document efforts and outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field, with a Master’s preferred, and experience in case management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Case management experience preferred.
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify relatives and kinship options for children using Signs of Safety and Family Finding approaches.
• Engage referred children and families and document engagement efforts and contact details.
• Collaborate with the KS Foster Care team and identify natural supports for placement options.
• Be prepared to work late when needed and identify family connections for placement.

Skills

Engagement

Time management

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree in social work or related field (preferred)

Job description

Cornerstones of Care in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Family Finding Advocate to identify relatives and kinship supports for children in the Kansas Foster Care program. You will use Signs of Safety and Family Finding approaches, engage referred children and families, and document efforts and outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field, with a Master’s preferred, and experience in case management.