Case Manager, Family Preservation Services at Cornerstones of Care

Topeka, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

46000.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Family Support, Crisis Intervention, Coaching, Community Resources, De-escalation Skills, Child Welfare, Family Reunification, Safety Assessment, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Conflict Management, Social Responsibility

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: Topeka Office - Topeka, KS 66614 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $44,000.00 - $46,000.00 Salary/year We are seeking a Case Manager, Family Preservation Services to join our team. Salary Range: $44,000 - $46,000 Your role will be working with families who are in need of support and coaching to ensure that their children are able to remain safely at home. You will work in the home of the family to teach them the specific skills they need to safely remain together and connect families to community resources to help stabilize them and increase their support system. WHAT YOU WILL DO: With assistance from a Family Support Worker, carry a caseload of 12-15 families. Meet at least weekly with families in the home and with each child, alone, at least monthly to address safety, well-being and the family/child’s input and progress on case plan activities. Available 24/7 to help families with crises or conflicts that might arise. Provide in-home support to stabilize families in crisis, utilize de-escalation skills, prevent child abuse/neglect, prevent out-of-home placements, and facilitate family reunification. Develop Family Case Plan (and Child Case Plan, when necessary) and coach families toward completing case plan tasks. WHAT YOU WILL BRING: Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working with children and families and the following: A bachelor's degree in social work or other human services related field. Master's degree is preferred. At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening. A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation. WHO WE ARE: Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas: Youth & Family Support – We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful. Foster Care & Adoption – We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care. Education & Community Trainings – We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students’ behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community. 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, 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, establish healthy attachment relationships. Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future. OUR WIDE STATEMENT: At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization. OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT: We partner for safe and healthy communities. We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated. We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status. We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity. We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization. We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices. OUR BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision) Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts) Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life) Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match Pet Insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement program Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide. Questions? Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team 8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: (816) 508-3500 Fax: (816) 508-1757 Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonescareers Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Case Manager will work with families to provide support and coaching, ensuring children can remain safely at home. Responsibilities include developing family case plans, meeting with families regularly, and providing in-home support during crises.