KS Family Finder

Kvc Health Systems; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; 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 up to $21,000

Job summary

KVC Health Systems is hiring a Family Finder in Olathe, KS. The role focuses on locating and engaging relatives and kin for youth in foster care, with an emphasis on building a community of connections and supporting placement goals.

The position is hybrid, with 1–3 days in the office. Requires a bachelor’s or master’s in social work or related field and relevant experience with children and family services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate and engage relatives and connections for youth in foster care.
• Train staff and partners in Family Finding and kin connections.
• Interview children and families to gather information on connections.
• Attend court hearings to build relative/kin networks.
• Document all contact and complete case activity logs.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in social work

Job description

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KS Family Finder

Full Time Olathe, KS, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 9579

Salary: $47,000.00 Annually

Join our team as a Family Finder!

The Family Finder position is responsible for locating and engaging relatives and connections for youth in foster care. A Family Finder’s goal is to find a relative or NRKIN placement for that youth, but if placement cannot be identified, Family Finders strive to build a community of connections for that youth.

Hybrid work schedule: varies based on in person workload. 1-3 days in office required.

Education and experience requirements:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, community counseling, human development, child and family development, applied family and youth services, public health, health sciences, trauma studies, sociology/social services, substance abuse/addictions, early childhood, education, or psychology from an accredited college/university.

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:

• Carry out goals and objectives of the kinship department.
• Train KVC staff, agency partners and community partners in Family Finding and the importance of relative/kin connection.
• Maintain working relationships/communication with DCF, courts and other community partners.
• Interview and collaborate with children at the office, at placement, or in the community to gather information on possible connections for children.
• Interview parents, caregivers and other family members to gather more information on possible connections for children.
• Attend court hearings as necessary to build relative/kin networks for assigned clients.
• Search for relatives through databases, online searches, social media, file mining, and through any other resources at KVC disposal.
• Facilitate and schedule family meetings between children, their family, family connections, and professionals to develop lifetime networks and make a plan of action to meet that child’s biggest unmet need.
• Deploy Family Finding tactics like mobility mapping, calendaring, connectedness maps, genograms, etc. to search out connections for assigned child’s network and dose the child with positive interactions.
• Complete all required paperwork and follow agency policies and procedures within specific timeframes, to ensure a smooth paperwork flow.
• Attend frameworks and other kinds of staffing as assigned.
• Observe children for signs of abuse and/or neglect, and report incidents as mandated.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Document all contact with clients and collaterals; complete case activity logs and all related documentation.
• Attend required trainings

Why Choose KVC?

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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.

At KVC, you’ll belong to a close-knit team and feel the deep sense of meaning that comes from providing life-changing help to children and families. Join a values-driven team that is passionate about transforming people’s experience of child welfare and mental health services.