Lead High Acuity Case Management Specialist

Paycom - ATS; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Lead High Acuity Case Management Specialist to strengthen foster care services for youth and families. You will mentor and coach a small team while reviewing cases, conducting audits, and guiding program improvements.

The role involves analyzing family needs using Signs of Safety (SOS) and managing a 10–12 youth caseload under the Foster Care Contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice or other human services related field.
• MSW with Kansas licensure preferred; Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board is recognized.
• At least 21 years old with background check, physical and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides mentoring, on the job coaching, and training to up to 4 staff (2 specialists, 2 interventionists).
• Assists with peer record reviews, documentation audits, and evaluates reports for contractual compliance.
• Serves on program and system improvement committees and participates in planning and development.
• Analyze each family and child using SOS to develop resource and service recommendations.
• Carries a caseload of 10–12 youth under the Foster Care Contract.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Training

Record reviews

Documentation audits

Case consultation

Education

BSW or related field

MSW preferred & KS license

Job description

We are seeking a Lead High Acuity Case Management Specialist to join our team.Starting Salary: $57,000 - $59,000 (Salary)We are seeking a Lead High Acuity Case Management Specialist to join our team. Your role will be responsible for improving service delivery of the Foster Care Case Management services provided to youth and families. You will support the Manager of Permanency Services in the development of high acuity case managers and behavioral interventionists through training and coaching and will provide additional quality assurance through periodic case reviews, case consultation, and review of AVATAR documentation. As a member of the KS Foster Care team, you will work with other team members and report to our Manager of High Acuity Permanency Services.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Provides ongoing mentoring, on the job coaching, and training to a maximum of 2 high acuity foster care case management specialists and 2 behavioral interventionists.Assists with peer record reviews, completes documentation audits, and evaluates reports to ensure contractual requirements are met.Serves on program and system improvement committees and takes an active role in strategic planning and organizational development.Continually analyze and assess each family and child situation on an individual basis, using advanced knowledge in the area of child welfare to develop recommendations regarding supportive services and resources that each child and family may need, such as educational plans, medical, psychiatric and psychological assessments, therapy, independent living skills, etc.Assumes responsibility for managers, in their absence, as needed, directed and required.Carries a caseload of 10 – 12 youth who have been referred under the Foster Care Case Management Contract utilizing Signs of Safety (SOS), to include youth who are deemed ready to discharge from the High Acuity program.WHAT YOU WILL BRING:Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in child welfare arena and the following:Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice or other human services related field.Master’s degree in social work and licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to practice in Kansas are preferred.At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screeningA valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.WHO WE ARE:Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:Youth & Family Support – We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.Foster Care & Adoption – We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.Education & Community Trainings – We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students’ behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.OUR WIDE STATEMENT:At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:We partner for safe and healthy communities.We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.OUR BENEFITS:Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick LeaveTeam members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible forHealth insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team memberRetirement savings plan (401K) with employer matchPet InsuranceEmployee assistance program (EAP)Tuition reimbursement programPublic Service Loan Forgiveness.To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.Questions?Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonescareersCornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer