Placement Finding Specialist KS

Job Details

Job Location

Kansas City KS Office - KANSAS CITY, KS

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$20.43 - $22.12 Hourly

Description

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.

We are seeking a Placement Finding Specialist to join our team. Your role is an innovative approach to partnering with case managers and placement resources in Kansas to identify the best placement match for youth already in or newly entering state custody. You are responsible for identifying placement resources for children in state custody referred by their case manager. As a member of the Kansas Foster Care team, you will work with 3 other team members and report to our Placement Finding Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience with children and families and the following :

Starting Salary : $20.43 - $22.12 (Hourly)

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S BENEFITS :

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS :

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities - a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Department

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : (816) 508-3500 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an

Equal Opportunity Employer