This position is responsible for overseeing the intake, coordination of care, and discharge planning for youth placed in a Saint Francis Ministries emergency shelter. This position ensures youth receive timely services, supports, and connection to permanency pathways while maintaining compliance with Kansas DCF regulations and trauma-informed practices. Intake & Assessment Manage the intake process, complete initial assessments, and orient youth to the shelter procedures and expectations. Ensure timely completion of health screenings, safety plans, and all required notifications to case managers and families Case Coordination Serve as liaison for all case-related activities during youth placement. Schedule and document services and appointments and attend care meetings. Coordinate with CWCMP Case Managers and community support using Family Finding tools. Track and report visits, progress, and outcomes in case plans and required reports. Discharge & Transition Planning Coordinate and facilitate discharge planning with internal teams, child placing agencies, families to ensure smooth transition Prepare youth discharge summaries and records for the youth. Conduct exit debriefs to review progress and address transition needs. Regulatory & Safety Compliance Maintain accurate, timely and confidential in accordance with DCF and agency standards. Report incidents and support behavior planning Collaboration & Team Support Establish and maintain routine communication with community resources, school and court liaisons to support youth goals and compliance requirements. Coordinate with internal teams, families, guardians, and placing agencies to ensure consistent case planning, follow-up, and ensure reporting guidelines are met. Collaborate with Saint Francis Ministries team and other treatment professionals to align client recommendations, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure a smooth transition of care. Prepare and distribute discharge summaries with recommendations to the client and all relevant parties at the time of discharge. Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours. Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels. Ensures clients' rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each resident file. Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures. Participates in a periodic on-call schedule to provide support, guidance, or coverage after regular business hours. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human services fields (social work, psychology, human development and family life, criminal justice, counseling), nursing, or education. First Aid/CPR. Mandt. Ukeru. Prefer experience working with children and family services. Must be 21 years of age. Must pass a physical examination, including drug screen and TB Skin Test. Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
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