Youth & Family Specialist

Join our team as a Youth and Family Specialist!

KVC Kansas | Full-Time | Topeka, Kansas

The Youth & Family Specialist will provide home and community support to promote safety and stability through assessment, direct intervention, care coordination and referral to appropriate services to help meet their needs

Hybrid work schedule: 1-2 in office as this is community based work with families and youth

Education and experience requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, criminal justice, child and family development, education, or related field. Years of related work experience may be substituted for years of education.
• Previous experience working with children and family services is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• All KVC Kansas employees must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Skills:

• Two or more years’ experience in children and family services preferred 
• Prevention Services and in-home services experience
• BSRB Licensure within the state of KS preferred but not required

What you will do: 

• Assessment and Goal Setting: Conduct comprehensive initial assessments using standardized tools to identify family strengths and needs. Collaborate with families to develop personalized, strengths based service plans aligned with program objectives.
• Service Coordination and Advocacy: Facilitate access to essential resources such as housing, healthcare, and employment by coordinating referrals and advocating for timely, culturally responsive support.
• Support and Education: Deliver evidence based training in parenting and life skills including Solution Based Casework to strengthen the five protective factors and enhance family resilience.
• Monitoring and Compliance: Regularly evaluate progress to adjust interventions as needed. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and reporting in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Team Collaboration and Growth: Actively participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and professional development to ensure integrated service delivery and continuous quality improvement.
• Community Engagement: Serve as a program ambassador through outreach and partnership building to increase service awareness and resource accessibility.

Why Choose KVC?

 Top 1% of Employers Nationwide 
KVC boasts an impressive 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, reflecting a culture where employees feel valued and supported.

 Outstanding Benefits 
Enjoy company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, generous PTO, parental leave, health benefits, 403(b) with company match, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.

 Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture 
We invest in you through talent development and wellness benefits. Your wellbeing matters.

 Meaningful Impact 
Join a team dedicated to strengthening families and transforming child welfare systems.

KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 13,000 children and adults each year. Our team of professionals provides family strengthening and preventative services, parent training, foster care case management, family reunification services, foster family recruitment and support, adoption, aftercare, outpatient therapy and more.