Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Title: Case Manager
Location: Olathe, KS
Sign On Bonus: $2,000
Position Summary:
The Case Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive case management services to children and families, with a focus on ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and promoting overall well-being. This role involves direct engagement with clients, caregivers, and community partners to coordinate services and support.
Education & Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human services-related field is required
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Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred
Licensure & Certifications:
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Valid driver’s license
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Proof of valid auto insurance
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) is preferred
Key Responsibilities:
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Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of families’ lived experiences, including factors such as trauma, poverty, developmental stages, gender, race, ethnicity, and language
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Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, caregivers, placement providers, the Department for Children and Families (DCF), colleagues, and other community partners
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Communicate relevant and appropriate information with families and professionals in a timely manner
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Provide in-home and community-based services including:
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Observation of caregiver-child interactions
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Maintenance and development of family and community connections
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Resource coordination
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On-call crisis intervention and safety planning
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Life skills training
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Transportation of clients
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Administration of drug screenings
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Advocate for clients based on comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations. Advocacy efforts may include:
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Providing testimony in court
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Attending school and service coordination meetings
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Facilitating access to mental health and other support services
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Complete thorough and timely documentation, including:
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Case notes and logs
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Comprehensive assessments
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Court reports and social histories
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Join Our Team:
If you are a dedicated professional committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your contributions are valued.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are welcome.