Special Response Specialist

Job Details

Average hourly rate $20.20 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

Full-time

Do you have the mind of a detective and the heart of a social worker? Kansas Permanency Case Management has the job for you! We are looking for a full-time Special Response Specialist to add to our team! A High School diploma or GED and two years of experience in child and family services required. We will teach you the rest!

As a Special Response Specialist, you will collaborate with case teams, the Department for Children and Families (DCF), law enforcement, and other stakeholders in an effort to locate absent youth who are absent from placement. You will be reviewing case files, conducting social media searches, and contacting family members and friends of the youth. You will engage with community partners and attend multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss strategies for locating and supporting these vulnerable youth.

You'll complete Human Trafficking assessments when necessary, ensuring that all efforts are trauma‑informed and culturally sensitive. Documenting your findings and maintaining close communication with agencies and families are crucial aspects of your role.

• Passion for investigative work.
• Compassionate and empathetic for the challenges faced by youth in foster care.
• Organized and can effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders and has a desire to engage and advocate for at‑risk youth.
• A self‑starter who is dedicated to serving children and families.

We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible scheduling. We also provide you with 20 days of personal leave in your first year of employment and 25 days after completion of year one, as well as 12 paid holidays. We offer a longevity bonus and tuition reimbursement. As a bonus, you get to work with a fantastic team committed to the mission of strengthening families and being recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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