FFPRS Family Care Coordinator/Case Manager/Social Worker

$750 SIGN ON BONUS + $500 Retention Bonus

If you are looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference then take a look at KVC Kentucky and all the things we do!

People matter, and that’s why we exist. By providing in-home behavioral healthcare, family preservation and reunification, foster care and youth substance abuse treatment, KVC Kentucky touches the lives of over 12,000 children and families each year. Our services are in-home, strengths-based, and driven by a focus on the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of the child and family.

KVC is accredited by The Joint Commission, considered a gold standard in healthcare. Our 200+ passionate, dedicated staff working from 8 locations across the state help strengthen individuals and families each day. Join us in enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families.

KVC is seeking a Family Care Coordinator to work directly with families on a day-to-day basis while also managing and coordinating client care. Primary responsibilities include the following: establishing initial contact with families within 24 hours of referral to assess safety, initiate safety planning, and connect families with resources to meet immediate needs; conducting team meetings and maintaining communication with the family and providers to monitor progress toward treatment goals and eliminate barriers to service provision and goal attainment; facilitating the implementation of each family’s Action Plan by establishing contact with all providers identified on the plan, connecting providers with the family, maintaining ongoing communication with family and treatment providers, and coordinating care for the duration of services; making frequent and consistent contact with DCBS personnel; and providing direct services targeted at reducing risks, improving child well-being, and preserving child placement with the family per program guidelines. The Family Care Coordinator must maintain a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary to meet families’ needs, be available to travel throughout the region, and participate in an on-call rotation. The Family Care Coordinator must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (or other related field) with ability to provide in-home services to children and families and experience working with complex and multi-need families.

A valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required.

Funding for this position provided through the Cabinet for Health & Family Services with Kentucky State Funds and/or Federal Funds.

KVC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it's like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org/careers .