What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care supervisor position at KVC Health Systems?
Position Summary : The Supervisor of Kinship provides support and supervision to Kinship Care Coordinators and Specialists providing direct service.
Location : Hiawatha
Education : Bachelor’s degree, in a field that is eligible to be licensed by the BSRB, from an accredited college or university;
OR Master’s degree, in a field that is eligible to be licensed by the BSRB at the master’s or clinical level, from an accredited college or university.
Experience : Three years’ experience in children and family services Requires Intermediate computer skills in typing / keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email
Licensure / Certification : Licensed by the Kansas BSRB
Essential Duties :
- Supervise Kinship Care Coordinators and Specialists
- Build a safe, family-centered, and evidence-based child welfare system
- Provide bi-weekly supervision to staff; available 24 / 7 for crisis calls
- Ensure team meets performance expectations, timelines, and regulations
- Support staff needs and assign new referrals based on strengths and skills
- Complete required paperwork and follow agency policies
- Attend meetings, acquire resources, and provide culturally sensitive services
- Supervise Social Work interns and offer backup support as needed
- Observe children for signs of abuse / neglect and participate as an organizational trainer
- Understand and improve contract outcomes; attend required trainings
- Train staff on kinship care and community resources, assist with difficult cases
- Conduct home studies, background checks, and facilitate Kinship Care placements
- Educate kinship placements on reunification and boundary setting
- Complete adoption home studies, develop safety plans, and conduct monthly Kinship Groups
- Engage in community and national kinship care groups, document all client interactions and case activities
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Last updated : 2024-08-16
