What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Placing Agency Specialist position at DCCCA?
To apply, please visit www.DCCCA.org/careers.
DCCCA has been a respected, licensed Child Placing Agency in the state of Kansas for 20 years. Well-known in the child welfare community as a leading resource for foster care parents and families, DCCCA is looking for individuals who will help us continue our mission of "Improving Lives." We believe in every child's right to a stable placement with trained foster parents who are dedicated to his or her emotional and physical well-being, their educational opportunity, and permanency with the birth or adoptive family.
Child Placing Agency Specialists partner with foster parents in an effort to assist in providing the best possible services for children and families. Successful candidates are supportive and helpful; compassionate and conscientious learners; and have the ability to quickly instill trust while building relationships. Once those relationships have been built, they are also able to engage in important, but at times difficult, conversations.
We are looking for individuals who bring passion, integrity, and flexibility. We will bring the training, development, and supportive environment.
Join us and be a champion for children!
Overview of the Child Welfare Specialist:
- Makes regular home visits and reviews foster parent logs on foster children
- Assists in the process of recruiting and licensing new foster families
- Assists foster parents in accessing resources throughout the community to meet foster child needs
- Prepares monthly reports that document current behavior on each child in assigned homes
- Facilitates support meetings and other activities for foster families regularly
Qualifications for the Child Welfare Specialist:
- Two years experience working in family services, child welfare, or working with children, required
- Bachelor's degree in the Human Services or related fields (such as Education, Psychology), required
- We have both licensed and unlicensed positions available. Licensure by the BSRB is required for licensed Specialist positions.
- Valid driver's license with a clear driving record, required
- Successful completion of pre-employment background screening, reference checks, fingerprinting, and drug screening, required.
DCCCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employment employer and a tobacco-free and drug-free work place.
To apply, please visit www.DCCCA.org/careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least two years of experience working with children, in work and/or volunteer settings?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
