Education Transition Specialist

KVC is seeking an Education and Transition Specialist!!! The Education and Transition Specialist provides transitional independent living resources to Case Managers for youth that are 17 and over in the foster care contract.

Join our dynamic work environment with our innovative hybrid schedule, offering the perfect blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. With our Monday to Friday schedule from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: spending two days a week in the office, fostering teamwork and face-to-face interactions, while benefiting from the convenience and comfort of working from home for the remaining three days.

Positions available, but start date will be on or after July 1st, 2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned according to qualification of staff and development of programs.

• To continue to build a child welfare system that is safe, secure, and stable; family centered, connected to the community; and which relies on evidence-based practice necessary to support contract services in Kansas.
• Schedule and host transition meetings for youth aging out of care.
• Compile and review all available educational information at the time of referral.
• Attend case planning conferences for those youth that are 17 years of age and older to explain DCF benefits.
• Complete the Education Enrollment Information for School Placement Form (EEISPF) and send to enrolling schools
• Assemble transition packets to disseminate to Case Managers and youth that outline benefit package available through DCF.
• Locate and maintain three scholarship opportunities for youth’s qualification for ETV benefits.
• Request Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for children in care.
• Recruit and support youth at the regional council level.
• Act as a liaison between the school district and the case management team to assist in obtaining information.
• Provide Job Corp contact information for applications, interviews, and tours.
• Provide information for Case Managers to assist youth in applying for post-secondary education including completing financial aid packets, ACT/SAT fee waivers, tuition waiver and post-secondary education applications, scheduling tours and examining housing options.
• At transition meetings, assist youth in completing extended medical card application.
• Notifies current school when a child may be leaving the district and ensure the youth recovers all completed school credits.
• Participates in the Best Interest Determination meeting with the case management team to advocate for children to remain in the same school district whenever possible.
• Consult with DCF Coordinators for youth to access benefit package when leaving care.
• Review transition forms and medical card extension forms before submitting to DCF. Attend designated permanency team staffings/meetings.
• Train team members on the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
• Complete and submit required reports including monthly statistics.
• Complete required number of in-service training hours annually.
• Support continuing education by collaborating with the case management team to obtain homework/study materials and/or access alternative options when a child is unable to attend school due to placement disruption, suspension or expulsion.

Education:

• High School Diploma

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Experience:

• Requires Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Previous office experience and experience with high-risk children or foster care children is preferred.

KVC Kansas represents one of the strongest a

nd broadest child welfare and behavioral healthcare continuums in the nation. We are responsible for the care of all children who are served by the Kansas Department for Children and Families in the Kansas City Metro and East Regions.

KVC provides a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; nine paid holidays and additional paid time off; 403(b) employee contribution retirement plan and profit-sharing plan; free short and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees and a tuition reimbursement option!

At KVC, you will enjoy a professional and innovative atmosphere focused on serving diverse children and families in Kansas. KVC continually searches for ways to raise the bar in child welfare and enhance the wellbeing of children and families. Our goal is not only short-term safety and permanency, but long-term, lasting success that will support children’s education, health and emotional stability throughout their lives.

KVC’s clientele represent diverse backgrounds and KVC is seeking to enhance and expand our diversity in order to better serve our clients.

Apply now and join our team today!

All applicants must be 21 years of age and pass all applicable background checks. KVC is an equal