Treatment Foster Care Admissions Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Gillis Campus - KANSAS CITY, MO

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$40000.00 - $45000.00 Salary

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 Treatment Foster Care Admissions Specialist to join our team. Your role will manage referrals and placements for youth in our Treatment Foster Care program. This role involves evaluating referrals, coordinating admissions and financial eligibility, maintaining accurate reports and data, and supporting foster families through licensing, training, and respite tracking. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of trauma-informed care and child development, and the ability to work across departments and with community stakeholders. A valid driver's license and familiarity with insurance and billing practices are required. As a member of the Department of Youth and Family Support team, you will work with 19 other team members and report to our Treatment Foster Care Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

Our ideal candidate will have 3 years of relevant work experience and the following :

Starting Salary : $40,000- $45,000 (Annually)

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