The Behavioral Interventionist (BI) works one-on-one in the home and/or community with youth who struggle with behavioral management to the degree it threatens the stability of their living situation. The families in this program have varying levels of communication, parenting, organizational, and cleanliness skill sets. The BI works with all families, regardless of skill levels, family dynamics or home conditions.
DCCCA’s Therapeutic Family Foster Home Program manages family foster homes providing 24-hour care for children and youth with high acuity needs. This position provides ongoing support services to Therapeutic Foster Families which includes assisting with children in the home. Under supervision of the TFFH Supervisor and while working closely with other assigned staff, Therapeutic Family Foster Home Specialists will provide intake services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The TFFH Specialist will also assist in recruiting and training foster families while also providing emotional support, professional guidance and crisis assistance.
The Child Placing Agency Lead Engagement Specialist actively seeks to recruit prospective foster and adoptive parents statewide. The Lead Engagement Specialist will also assist with supporting long-term retention efforts of foster families and staff, as well as customer surveys and complaints. The Lead Engagement Specialist will co-facilitate a foster parent advisory group with the Lead Community Resource Specialist.
The CPA Specialist provides on-going support services to foster families which includes assisting with children placed within the home. Under supervision of the CPA Supervisor and while working closely with other assigned staff, CPA Specialists will provide referral services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The CPA Specialist will also assist with recruiting and training foster families while also providing support, professional guidance and crisis assistance.
Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth. The Case Manager provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families by delivering and coordinating culturally competent case management services that are responsive to the unique needs of the family.
**Qualified candidates are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus (half at six months, half at one year anniversary)**
DCCCA’s Therapeutic Family Foster Home Program manages family foster homes providing 24-hour care for children and youth with high acuity needs. This position provides ongoing support services to Therapeutic Foster Families which includes assisting with children in the home. Under supervision of the TFFH Supervisor and while working closely with other assigned staff, Therapeutic Family Foster Home Specialists will provide intake services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The TFFH Specialist will also assist in recruiting and training foster families while also providing emotional support, professional guidance and crisis assistance.
The Child Placing Agency Training & Licensing Specialist recruits new foster families through networking and established community contacts as well as training new foster families.
The Project Manager coordinates, develops and ensures that projects within the administrative operations are developed and coordinated across the DCCCA system. The project manager ensures that project plans are tracked and socialized to all effected parties in accordance with standard project management practices.
The Business Systems Administrator plans, leads, directs, develops, and coordinates policies and activities related to DCCCA’s business systems. The Administrator ensures legal compliance and strategic implementation of DCCCA’s information systems processes including computer, communication, data, and office systems.
The Child Placing Agency Community Resource and Engagement Specialist assists Child Placing Agency staff by linking and coordinating foster families and staff with needed community resources, events and services. The Community Resource and Engagement Specialist will also assist with researching and locating ongoing donations, supporting long-term retention efforts of foster families and staff, as well as customer surveys and complaints. The Community Resource and Engagement Specialist actively seeks to recruit prospective foster and adoptive families statewide.
Job Summary: The Behavioral Interventionist (BI) works one-on-one in the home and/or community with youth who struggle with behavioral management to the degree it threatens the stability of their living situation. The families in this program have varying levels of communication, parenting, organizational, and cleanliness skill sets. The BI works with all families, regardless of skill levels, family dynamics or home conditions.
The Child Placing Agency Lead Engagement Specialist actively seeks to recruit prospective foster and adoptive parents statewide. The Lead Engagement Specialist will also assist with supporting long-term retention efforts of foster families and staff, as well as customer surveys and complaints. The Lead Engagement Specialist will co-facilitate a foster parent advisory group with the Lead Community Resource Specialist.
Full-Time
The Therapeutic Family Foster Home (TFFH) Operations Assistant II will work to support TFFH Specialists and TFFH Supervisor in daily tasks and to support the goals of the program.
The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) will be responsible for ensuring the safety and accountability of the residents within our rehabilitation facility, while maintaining a trusting and nonjudgmental demeanor. They will run the front desk and take incoming calls, as well as oversee the residents’ daily schedule, creating a sense of structure for our clients. This includes tracking clients’ activities, meals, chores, therapy sessions, and more.
The RSS will be provided with on-the-job training to administer medication, perform intake for new residents, conduct room checks, and log necessary documentation. This individual should be able to work independently when needed and maintain professional relationships while supporting clients in the facility. If you are detail-oriented, have a strong sense of integrity, and want to help others on their road to recovery, you are encouraged to apply!
**Must be able to work 6:00am to 2:00pm Saturdays and Sundays**
First Step at Lake View offers alcohol and drug treatment designed to meet the unique needs of women, pregnant women, and women with dependent children. Treatment interventions include: non-medical detox, short term residential treatment, intensive outpatient services with or without supportive housing, outpatient counseling and primary healthcare collaboration. A licensed child care, parenting, case management and mental health services are integrated into the holistic treatment program. First Step at Lake View is situated in a quiet campus setting with large areas of green space and relaxing views from all areas of the grounds and a high quality children’s playground.
Lawrence Outpatient Treatment Services offers outpatient substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults in the Lawrence, KS, area. Treatment interventions include: individual and group counseling, assessments, family sessions, court-ordered alcohol & drug evaluations, and an eight hour Alcohol Drug Information School.
The Behavioral Interventionist (BI) works one-on-one in the home and/or community with youth who struggle with behavioral management to the degree it threatens the stability of their living situation. The families in this program have varying levels of communication, parenting, organizational, and cleanliness skill sets. The BI works with all families, regardless of skill levels, family dynamics or home conditions.
**Qualified candidates are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus ($250 after 60/90 days, $250 at six months)**
The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) will be responsible for ensuring the safety and accountability of the residents within our rehabilitation facility, while maintaining a trusting and nonjudgmental demeanor. They will run the front desk and take incoming calls, as well as oversee the residents’ daily schedule, creating a sense of structure for our clients. This includes tracking clients’ activities, meals, chores, therapy sessions, and more.
The RSS will be provided with on-the-job training to administer medication, perform intake for new residents, conduct room checks, and log necessary documentation. This individual should be able to work independently when needed and maintain professional relationships while supporting clients in the facility. If you are detail-oriented, have a strong sense of integrity, and want to help others on their road to recovery, you are encouraged to apply!
This facility is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Candidates must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Recovery Support Specialists monitor and direct client activity and are responsible for the implementation of agency policies.
First Step at Lake View offers substance abuse treatment designed to meet the unique needs of women, pregnant women, and women with dependent children. Treatment interventions include: non-medical detox, short term residential treatment, intensive outpatient services with or without supportive housing, outpatient counseling and primary healthcare collaboration. A licensed childcare, parenting, case management and mental health services are integrated into the holistic treatment program. First Step at Lake View is situated in a quiet campus setting with large areas of green space and relaxing views from all areas of the grounds and a high quality children’s playground. Outpatient substance abuse or mental health counseling are offered via tele-health technology or in office sessions.
The Behavioral Health Program Manager supports the Program Director or Chief of Behavioral Health Services and assists with program development by establishing protocols and appropriate outcome measures. The Program Manager directly supervises team members and performs all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with DCCCA policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing, and following up on work, including documentation; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving other problems.
The CPA SED (Serious Emotional Disturbance) Waiver Specialist provides on-going support services to foster families. Under the supervision of the CPA Coordinator and while working closely with other assigned staff, the CPA Waiver Specialist will provide intake services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The CPA Waiver Specialist also assists with recruiting and training foster families while also providing support, professional guidance and crisis assistance.
Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth.
**Qualified candidates are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus (half at six months, half at one year anniversary)**
**Qualified candidates are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus (1/2 at 6 months, 1/2 at one year)**
The Child Welfare Therapist provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families by delivering and coordinating culturally competent therapeutic services that are responsive to the unique needs of each family. The Child Welfare Therapist works with clients to engage in services, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group and family counseling.
**Qualified candidates are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus (1/2 at 6 months, 1/2 at one year)**
The Child Welfare Therapist provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families by delivering and coordinating culturally competent therapeutic services that are responsive to the unique needs of each family. The Child Welfare Therapist works with clients to engage in services, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group and family counseling.
The Child Placing Agency Specialist provides on-going support services to foster families which includes assisting with children placed within the home. Under supervision of the Child Placing Agency Supervisor and while working closely with other assigned staff, Child Placing Agency Specialists will provide intake services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The Child Placing Agency Specialist will also help by recruiting and training foster families while also providing emotional support, professional guidance and crisis assistance.
**Qualified candidates are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus (1/2 at 6 months, 1/2 at one year)**
The Child Welfare Therapist provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families by delivering and coordinating culturally competent therapeutic services that are responsive to the unique needs of each family. The Child Welfare Therapist works with clients to engage in services, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group and family counseling.