***Hybrid Work Schedule: may vary based on customer needs***

KVC Kansas represents one of the strongest and broadest child welfare and behavioral healthcare continuums in the nation. We are responsible for the care of all children who are served by the Kansas Department for Children and Families in the Kansas City Metro and East Regions. KVC is seeking a Family Finder for our Kinship Department. This position will research and provide direction regarding to possible placement connections for children placed in foster care.

KVC’s clientele represent diverse backgrounds and KVC is seeking to enhance and expand our diversity in order to better serve our clients.

A Bachelor's degree in a field licensable by the Kansas BSRB. Applicants must also possess a valid Driver's License and auto insurance. Previous experience with children and families is preferred.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• To continue to build a child welfare system that is safe, secure and stable; family centered, connected to the community; and which relies on evidence-based practice necessary to support contract services in Kansas
• Carry out goals and objectives of the Kinship Department
• Train KVC staff, agency partners and community partners in Family Finding and the importance of relative/kinship connection
• Maintain working relationships/communication with DCF, courts and other community partners
• Interview and collaborate with children at the office, at placement, or in the community to gather information on possible connections for children
• Interview parents, caregivers and other family members to gather more information on possible connections for children
• Attend court hearings as necessary to build relative/kin networks for assigned clients
• Search for relatives through databases, online searches, social media, file mining, and through any other resources at KVC's disposal
• Facilitate and schedule family meetings between children, their family, family connections and professionals to develop lifetime networks and make a plan of action to meet that child’s biggest unmet needs
• Deploy Family Finding tactics like mobility mapping, calendaring, connectedness maps, genograms, etc. to search out connections for assigned child’s network and dose the child with positive interactions
• Complete all required paperwork and follow agency policies and procedures within specific timeframes in order to ensure a smooth paperwork flow
• Attend frameworks and other kinds of staffings as assigned
• Observe children for signs of abuse and/or neglect and report incidents as mandated
• Provide transportation for clients as needed (use of fleet vehicles available)

• Document all contact with clients and collaterals; complete case activity logs and all related documentation.
• Attend required trainings.

KVC provides a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; nine paid holidays and additional paid time off; 403(b) employee contribution retirement plan and profit-sharing plan; free short and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees and a tuition reimbursement option!

At KVC, you will enjoy a professional and innovative atmosphere focused on serving diverse children and families in Kansas. KVC continually searches for ways to raise the bar in child welfare and enhance the wellbeing of children and families. Our goal is not only short-term safety and permanency, but long-term, lasting success that will support children’s education, health and emotional stability throughout their lives.

Apply now and join our team today!

All applicants must be 21 years of age and pass all applicable background checks. KVC is an equal opportunity employer.