About this opportunity
KVC Health Systems, Inc. lists this Youth & Family Specialist opportunity in topeka, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Youth & Family Specialist
Full Time Professional Topeka, KS, US
Salary: $52,000.00 Annually
Hybrid work schedule: 1-2 in office as this is community based work with families and youth
Education and experience requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, criminal justice, child and family development, education, or related field. Years of related work experience may be substituted for years of education.
Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred.
Licensure & Certifications:
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
All KVC Kansas employees must be at least 21 years of age.
Preferred Skills:
Two or more years’ experience in children and family services preferred
Prevention Services and in-home services experience
BSRB Licensure within the state of KS preferred but not required
What you will do:
Assessment and Goal Setting: Conduct comprehensive initial assessments using standardized tools to identify family strengths and needs. Collaborate with families to develop personalized, strengths based service plans aligned with program objectives .
Service Coordination and Advocacy: Facilitate access to essential resources such as housing, healthcare, and employment by coordinating referrals and advocating for timely, culturally responsive support.
Support and Education: Deliver evidence based training in parenting and life skills including Solution Based Casework to strengthen the five protective factors and enhance family resilience.
Monitoring and Compliance: Regularly evaluate progress to adjust interventions as needed. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and reporting in accordance with regulatory standards.
Team Collaboration and Growth: Actively participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and professional development to ensure integrated service delivery and continuous quality improvement.
Community Engagement: Serve as a program ambassador through outreach and partnership building to increase service awareness and resource accessibility.
Why Choose KVC?
Top 1% of Employers Nationwide KVC boasts an impressive 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed , reflecting a culture where employees feel valued and supported.
Outstanding Benefits Enjoy company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, generous PTO, parental leave, health benefits, 403(b) with company match, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 .
Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture We invest in you through talent development and wellness benefits. Your wellbeing matters.
Meaningful Impact Join a team dedicated to strengthening families and transforming child welfare systems.
At KVC, you’ll belong to a close-knit team and feel the deep sense of meaning that comes from providing life-changing help to children and families. Join a values-driven team that is passionate about transforming people’s experience of child welfare and mental health services.
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Worksite address
topeka, KS, 66652, US
Who can apply
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