Treatment Foster Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

KVC Missouri Community Based Services Child Placement

Location : 1524 E Primrose, Springfield, MO - seeking canidates in the Springfield or Joplin area

Pay : $43,500-$46,000 annually

Schedule : This role provides a Monday through Friday flexible hybrid-remote schedule, requiring only 1-3 days in the office for team meetings and other responsibilities.

Job Summary

• As the Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Specialist, their role is to carefully select, train, and continuously support TFC resource providers who possess the skills and dedication to offer safe and loving homes for children with unique needs.
• By partnering with the Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, they are dedicated to enhancing the lives of children in search of stable TFC placements, providing them with the nurturing environment they deserve to thrive and flourish.

Education :

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related human services from an accredited institution.

Qualifications :

Two (2) years of experience working with children and families in the direct delivery of social services in a public or private

agency, preferably in the fields of foster care or adoption.

• Demonstrate leadership qualities
• Critical think skills
• Writing / documentation skills
• Ability to manage time well and stay organized
• Flexibility in working evenings / weekends
• Ability to work well with a team
• Demonstrate flexibility
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook email.

Benefits :

• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 403b with company match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support

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 a 77 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.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health / social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org / jobs.

We hope you will consider joining our team!