Counselor / Case Manager Wichita Children's Home - 3.0 Wichita, KS Job Details Full-time From $57,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Crisis intervention Individual / group counseling LMSW Master's degree Driver's License Case management

Counseling Social Work Full Job Description About Us:

The Wichita Children's home was founded in 1888 and has been a haven for children in crisis for over 135 years. WCH offers safe shelter and trauma-responsive services for children and youth ranging from newborns up to 24 year-olds. WCH provides emergency, temporary residential care for children and youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, human trafficking, grief, and homelessness.

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for delivering individual, family, and group counseling services to runaway and homeless youth and their families served by the Basic Center Program (BCP), and for coordinating the case management and aftercare services that support each youth's safety, stabilization, and successful transition from shelter. Duties Provides individual, family, and group counseling to BCP youth and their families, utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Practice, and trauma-informed techniques to stabilize crises, strengthen family relationships and communication, resolve conflict, and reduce the likelihood of future runaway episodes or homelessness. Facilitates structured family meetings and reunification-focused sessions when safe and appropriate, delivered in person, virtually, or by telephone. Provides case management in partnership with the

BCP Program Manager:

administers the biopsychosocial assessment within three days of admission, develops each youth's Individualized Service Plan (ISP) in partnership with the youth, and conducts weekly (or more frequent, as needed) case management meetings to review progress, update goals, and coordinate referrals across behavioral health, medical, educational, vocational, and social service partners. Coordinates aftercare services developing each youth's written transition and aftercare plan within three days of admission, finalizes the plan prior to discharge, and maintains contact with youth for a minimum of three months post-discharge documenting housing stability, family functioning, school engagement, safety, and progress toward ISP goals. Administers and interprets screening and assessment tools, identifies youth who are victims of or at risk of human trafficking or exploitation, escalates for further assessment as needed, and complies with all mandated reporting requirements for suspected abuse, neglect, or trafficking. Engages families throughout shelter participation and, when safe and in the youth's best interest, integrates family members into counseling, case planning, and reunification efforts; develops individualized safety plans with youth addressing risks related to exploitation, trafficking, substance use, and other harms. Documents all counseling, case management, and aftercare activity in HMIS and Apricot in a timely and accurate manner, and participates in monthly case reviews, quarterly outcome reviews, and semi-annual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) reviews with the Quality Assurance Team. Accepts on-call status to assist program staff in handling crisis saturations and to maintain an atmosphere of safety and support in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Abilities Required:

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required. Licensure or license-eligibility (e.g., LMSW, LPC) preferred. 2-3 years related experience including providing individual, family, and/or group counseling to youth and families, case management, residential/shelter services, or crisis intervention Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations.

Schedule Options:

Monday-Friday 9a-6p - must have flexibility to meet with youth and families

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, employer-paid life insurance with the option to add coverage for dependents Employee Assistance Program with the ability to send unlimited text, video, and audio messages, or schedule 30-minute live session with your dedicated therapist 403b retirement plan with matching after one year of employment 7 company paid holidays off per year 17 days of PTO accrued each year Pet insurance through ASPCA Discounted phone plans for personal lines through

Previ Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What salary are you looking for in your next position?

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person