DEPARTMENT: Kansas Foster Care (Kansas City, KS)

Starting Salary: $41,000.00 - $49,000.00 (Annually)

(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Aftercare - Independent Living Case Manager reports to the Manager of Independent Living, however, has a high degree of autonomy in carrying out Aftercare case management services for Emancipated youth as required by contract/licensing/funding body/accreditation requirements. Using advanced knowledge of child welfare, the Aftercare Case Manager exercises discretion and independent judgment in making decisions on the overall delivery of services to youth on their caseload. The Aftercare - Independent Living Case Manager will coordinate and partner with the youth, the youth's natural supports, and members of the assigned team to safely maintain youth who have aged out of care with the natural adjustment following reintegration. The Aftercare - Independent Living Case Manager will demonstrate creative service delivery, strong time management skills, and excellent decision-making ability.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other Human service-related field and at least three years of work experience with children and families. Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to practice in Kansas (LMSW, LSCSW, Professional Counselor, etc.), preferred, not required. Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited university in Social Work or related field, which includes the following: Community Counseling, Human Development, Child and Family Development, Applied Family and Youth Studies, Public Health, Health Sciences, Trauma Studies, Sociology/Social Services, Substance Abuse/Addictions, Education/Early Childhood, or Psychology. Must be at least 21 and pass a background check, and physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver's license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes 9 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Away (unlimited Time Away for Salaried positions), or Paid Time Off (accrued PTO for all benefit-eligible team members) for hourly positions. All team members who work 30 hours or more are eligible for medical(prescription)/dental/vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability(employer paid); term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement (401K with employer match); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership deductions; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit the Job openings page of our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and in the left-hand margin use the benefits dropdown to download the current guide.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
• Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
• Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, and learn conflict management.
• Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
• Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, and establish healthy attachment relationships.
• Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.

Questions?
Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources 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