Licensing and Placement Specialist

KVC Health Systems; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company &

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Licensure & Certification

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Job summary

KVC Missouri Community Based Services (Child Placement) in Springfield, MO seeks a Licensing & Placement Specialist to train resource homes, support resource parents, and work with the family support team to recruit homes aligned with licensing contracts.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in human services and a valid driver’s license, with at least two years' experience in social services and case management in child welfare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field.
• 2 years working with children and families in the social services field with one of those two years specifically case management with child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to resource homes and support to resource parents.
• Work as part of the family support team and recruit homes when applicable to contract.
• Follow policies, rules and regulations on licensing standards.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Oral & written communication

Independent judgment

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Licensing and Placement Specialist

Full Time Springfield, MO, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 9531

Salary Range: $43,888.00 To $46,000.00 Annually

KVC Missouri Community Based Services (Child Placement)
Salary:$43,886-$46,000 annually
Schedule:This role provides a highly flexible hybrid schedule, with the majority of working hours spent in the field.

Job Summary

The Licensing & Placement position provides training to resource homes, support to recourse parents, work as part of the family support team, recruit homes when applicable to the contract they are working on, follow policies rules and regulations on licensing standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field

Licensure/Certification

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Required Experience

2 years working with children and families in the social services field with one of those two years specifically case management with child welfare

Qualifications

• Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, oral and written communication skills.
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail.
• This position requires the ability to work productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds as well as strong skills in MS Office Suite

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field
• One year with Therapeutic Foster Care and licensing experience
• Paid Time Off

Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

• 403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

• Tuition Reimbursement

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

• Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

• Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.