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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12957179

This position is located in Wichita, KS

Find your fit. Ignite your passion. Change a life.

Everyone has a calling that shapes them, and it looks different for each person, but the passion remains the same. You can be an irreplaceable part of bringing hope to at-risk youth and families. When you come to work for EmberHope Youthville, you can create impact in a youths life. Even in the dark, there is still an ember of hope.

Where do you fit?

To be a successful Crossover Permanency Specialist you must become able to do the following always:

1. Ensure a trauma informed focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and those served through knowledge, sensitivity, respect, and a focus on resilience and recovery.
2. Exercise discretion and judgement in the best interest of children served. Provide knowledge, skills, and tools to children and families to successfully function within the expectations and procedures outlined in the Department of Children & Families (DCF) policy and procedure manual as well company policy and procedures.
3. Work with youth who move between the juvenile justice and child welfare systems utilizing the Crossover Youth Practice Model (CYPM) to address the unique needs of the youth.
4. Develop partnering relationships with the parents and youth, with the goal to work toward reunification. To help achieve reunification as soon as safely possible, permanency and specialized case management, engage the family in a meaningful relationship and to utilize assessment and case planning to guide services.
5. Support youth and families by collaborating with a variety of specialized service areas within the program. Assist them in connecting with specific community resources and specialized services to benefit the family.
6. Ensure documentation is completed and/or upload timely according to company policy and procedures.
7. Provide training and mentoring as needed.
8. Ensure compliance to regulatory board requirements including maintenance of field training. Knowledge of DCF policy and procedures.
9. Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Companys Program Practice Guidelines.

How you will spend your time in this job:

• 50% Case Management
• 30% Collaboration
• 20% Documentation

Requirements

To qualify for this job, you need to have:

1. Bachelors degree in social services or related field. Licensed with Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board.
2. Prior work experience in child welfare services preferred.
3. Ability to travel, driving company or personal vehicle including at night.
4. 21 years of age. Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening.
5. Maintain company-required training.
6. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employee subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.

Additional Information

• Is this a remote job: Hybrid