Special Response Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Special Response Specialist for Kansas Permanency Case Management. Candidates should hold a High School diploma or GED and possess at least two years of experience in child and family services. The position requires a passion for investigative work, empathy for youth in foster care, strong organizational and communication skills, and a desire to advocate for at‑risk youth.

• Collaborate with case teams, the Department for Children and Families (DCF), law enforcement, and other stakeholders to locate absent youth who are missing from placement.
• Review case files, conduct social media searches, and contact family members and friends of the youth.
• Engage with community partners and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss strategies for locating and supporting vulnerable youth.
• Complete Human Trafficking assessments when necessary, ensuring all efforts are trauma‑informed and culturally sensitive.
• Document findings and maintain regular communication with agencies and families.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years experience in child and family services.
• Strong investigative mindset and compassion for youth in foster care.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑starter who is dedicated to serving children and families.

• Average hourly rate of $18.89 (includes wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, and shift differential).
• Flexible scheduling.
• 20 days of personal leave in the first year of employment, increasing to 25 days after completion of the first year.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Longevity bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven team environment.

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.