Job Opportunities at Cornerstones of Care

Employment Opportunities at Cornerstones

Cornerstones of Care

Accounts Receivable

This position is responsible for Accounts Receivables relating to insurance, Medicaid, government per diem billings and school districts. Responsibilities include billing, recording payments and collections. Qualifications: High School Diploma and 2-3 years experience. Send resumes to Cornerstones of Care, 8150 Wornall, KC, MO 64114. deborah.hammack@cornerstonesofcare.org EOE/Post-offer Drug Screen/Must be 21

Foster Care/Adoption Case Manager

Cornerstones of Care wants to provide creative & energetic child welfare professionals an opportunity to bring about significant growth in the lives of children/families in the Kansas City area through small case loads, flexible service dollars, and innovative service delivery. The Case Manager is the Family Support Team leader and works towards safety, permanency and well-being for all children with whom they work. Cornerstones of Care is currently hiring for Case Managers in Clay and Jackson Counties in Missouri. Join our team and you will receive excellent benefits including: Incentive Bonuses; On-Call Pay; Participation in Case Management Advancement System; Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Section 125 Plan; 401K; and Paid Time Off. Bachelor of Social Work degree or BS/BA in Human Service field & 3 years of experience or Master of Social Work degree or MS/MA in Human Service field & 2 years of experience is required. Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Post-offer Drug Screen is required and employees must be 21 years of age due to licensing requirements. To join our team, send resume and cover letter to: Cornerstones of Care, 8150 Wornall, KCMO 64114. Fax: 816-508-3223. Email: deborah.hammack@cornerstonesofcare.org

Foster Parent Recruiter & Trainer

Cornerstones of Care is seeking an energetic professional to join our new Treatment Foster Care Program. Be part of our team in starting up this new program from the beginning. The Foster Parent Recruiter & Trainer will be a key member of our program’s clinical team consisting of a program supervisor, therapists, skills trainers and foster parents. The Recruiter/Trainer will have excellent community relations skills and utilize resources and avenues in the community to recruit foster parents to work in the program. Once families are recruited and licensed, the Recruiter/Trainer will conduct specific trainings for foster parents in the treatment model. The Recruiter/Trainer will work closely with foster parents to provide them support and collect information regarding the youth’s daily behaviors. Join our team and be part of bringing this exciting new Evidence-Based Treatment Foster Care program to the Kansas City area. Join our team and you will receive excellent benefits including: Incentive Bonuses; On-Call Pay; Participation in Case Management Advancement System; Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Section 125 Plan; 401K; and Paid Time Off. Bachelor of Social Work degree or BS/BA in Human Service field & 3 years of experience or Master of Social Work degree or MS/MA in Human Service field & 2 years of experience is required. Cornerstones of Care is as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Post-offer Drug Screen is required and employees must be 21 years of age due to licensing requirements. To join our team, send resume and cover letter to: Cornerstones of Care, 8150 Wornall, KCMO 64114. Fax: 816-508-3223. Email: deborah.hammack@cornerstonesofcare.org

Gillis

Youth Care Worker

Immediate openings for youth care in residential treatment center for children and adolescents aged 5 – 15 experiencing emotional & behavior problems. Full time, part time and on call positions available. Responsibilities include supervision and instruction of daily living skills. HS diploma, 2 yrs. related exp. or BS in human services required. Competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified applicants should apply in person or send resume to Human Resources, Gillis, 8150 Wornall Rd, KCMO 64114 or fax to 816-508-3535 or email gillishr@gillis.org. Must be 21/EOE/Post-Offer Drug Screen

Intensive In-Home Specialist -Jackson County

Immediate opening for serving families w/ history of child abuse and/or neglect. Minimum - BA in social work/related field and 3 yrs exp in child protection, crisis intervention or in-home work req’d. Caseload of 2 families and 24/7 availability by pager. Apply to HR, Gillis, 8150 Wornall Rd, KCMO 64114, fax to 816-508-3535 or email gillishr@gillis.org. EOE/Post-Offer Drug Screen/Must be 21

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gillis is currently seeking a full-time CNA or a person who is currently enrolled in a nursing program. The hours are Monday-Friday, 12:30pm to 9:00pm. Position is responsible for the set up and administration of medications under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and to function as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Applicants must possess a current CNA certification in Missouri in good standing as well as be eligible to be certified as a Level I Medication Aide. Experience in a youth residential facility is a plus, but we will consider all applicants.

Grant Writer

This person will work in a team with CEO and Vice President of Development to determine funding needs. They will research local and national funding sources, research and write funding proposals, and write grant requests and reports. They will also edit applications for accuracy, completeness, clarity and requirements. They will track grant revenues and expenditures and project status to ensure proper use of funds, conduct meetings to identify and prioritize projects, and prepare annual United Way applications and update Donor Edge Profile for the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of local community foundations as well as regional and national foundations. They will be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, have the ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects, and have the ability to take initiative. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and at lest two years experience is required, computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Office, Razer’s Edge proficiency not required but is preferred. Apply to HR, Gillis, 8150 Wornall Rd, KCMO 64114, fax to 816-508-3535 or email gillishr@gillis.org. Please include salary history when applying for this position. EOE/Post-Offer Drug Screen/Must be 21

Teacher

Gillis School provides educational and therapeutic services to children with MR/DD, ED/BD diagnoses and behavior disorders who cannot function in a public school setting. We are currently seeking full-time teachers and substitutes. The regular school session is August thru May and summer school session is Mid June thru July. Position responsibilities include the following: writing an Individualized Educational Plan (I.E.P.) for each student diagnosed as handicapped, developing individualized programs for each student to meet their unique educational needs and to remediate inappropriate social behavior, submitting written discharge summaries and school reports to the School Principal, submitting typed final school reports at the end of the regular and summer school term, as well as involving all treatment areas in any significant change in the child’s school program. Apply to HR, Gillis, 8150 Wornall Rd, KCMO 64114, fax to 816-508-3535 or email gillishr@gillis.org. EOE/Post-Offer Drug Screen/Must be 21

Healthy Families Counseling and Support

Tender Beginnings Family Support Specialist

Provides in-home support, education and parenting guidance to new or expecting parents in Clay County. Interested applicants may send resume and letter of interest to Karen Daentl, Tender Beginnings Director, at daentl@sbcglobal.net by 4/10/08.

Project Coordinator

In addition to the project coordination activities for Tender Beginnings, this position provides supervision to home visiting staff and workshop facilitators. Please send resume and letter of interest to Karen Daentl, Tender Beginnings Director, at daentl@sbcglobal.net by 4/18/08. Promotes the program in the community, solicits referrals to the program and manages the recruitment of eligible candidates. Logistically, schedules and prepares for all necessary training for project personnel. Performs all planning and preparation activities for the weekly groups. Supervises Tender Beginnings Plus group facilitators, two Family Support Specialists and the TB Plus Family Resource Specialist. Facilitates monthly meetings with all project personnel, including contract providers. Is trained as a group facilitator and provides back-up group facilitation as needed. Experience in home visitation with a strong background in prevention services to the 0-3 age population. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral health field required (Master’s degree preferred), plus supervisory experience. Interested applicants may send resume and letter of interest to Karen Daentl, Tender Beginnings Director, at daentl@sbcglobal.net by 4/10/18.

Workshop Facilitator - contract position.

This position will co-facilitate a weekly couples workshop. Currently the workshop is held on Tuesday evenings in Platte County. In addition to the weekly evening group, the WF facilitator would be expected to attend the monthly TB Plus meeting (1st TH of each month 10-11:30a.m.) and a regular meeting with other WFs (To be scheduled). The facilitator will need to attend a 4 day training on the Loving Couples, Loving Children curriculum, which is typically held out of State. Please send resume and letter of interest to Karen Daentl, Tender Beginnings Director, at daentl@sbcglobal.net by 4/18/08.

Workshop Facilitator - contract position(part time)

Marillac

Behavioral Health RN’s and LPN’s

A Children’s Psychiatric Hospital and Residential facility, in Overland Park, Kansas is looking to hire Behavioral Health RN’s and LPN’s. The nurses will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill or injured clients or staff. They will provide routine medical services to clients in psychiatric treatment center for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. For those who qualify, day, evening, weekend, and PRN positions are available. Apply in person: Marillac Center, 8000 W. 127^th St., Overland Park, KS 66213; fax: 816-508-3321; or email: sm3362@marillac.org. “EOE/Post-offer drug screen/must be 21”

Behavioral Health Youth Care Workers

A Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, opening in Overland Park, Kansas is looking to hire Behavioral Health Youth Care Workers. The individuals will perform basic nonprofessional psychiatric and general nursing work under the direct supervision of a licensed nursing professional. Work involves establishing effective interpersonal relationships with residents, co-workers and other members of the health team; contributing to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment; and rendering basic nursing care. Close supervision is received from a higher ranking staff member. For those who qualify, day, evening, weekend, and PRN positions are available. Two years of college with at least six hours of coursework in the behavior sciences or a High School Diploma with two years related experience. Apply in person: Marillac Center, 8000 W. 127^th St., Overland Park, KS 66213; fax: 816-508-3321; or email: sm3362@marillac.org. “EOE/Post-offer drug screen/must be 21”

Health Information Specialist I

Operates computer or word processing equipment to compile, type, originate, revise, combine, edit, print, and store documents. Manages clinical records according to established departmental procedures. Audits clinical charts and computerized records for completeness and compliance with internal and external standards. Processes requests for Release of Information and other medical record filing activities as given. Maintains client confidentiality and HIPAA-compliance in all duties. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. EOE/Post-offer Drug Screen/Must be 21 Apply in person:. Marillac Center, 8000 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66213; fax: 816-508-3321 or e-mail to wendy.worley@marillac.org

Public Relations and Communications Manager

Coordinates and manages external relations and communications needs for Marillac’s Office of Development, including: public relations; media relations; public speaking/ outreach; marketing; identifying and securing individual and corporate donors and supporters; and promoting Marillac and its mission to the community. Solicit and receive in-kind donations for the agency. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors’ degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Wendy Worley at wendy.worley@marillac.org. EOE/Post-offer Drug Screen/Must be 21.

Kitchen Prep Cook

Part Time, Sunday 5:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monday & Tuesday 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Prepares food for clients within KSDE and/or Physician’s orders. Follows menus exactly as ordered. Monitors the quality of all food served. Checks food item temperatures, ensures steam table is at appropriate temperature for serving food. Cleans stove, ovens, steam table, steamers and other equipment and counters where food is prepared as per schedule. Interested persons must send resume to wendy.worley@marillac.org or apply in person at 8000 W. 127^th Street, Overland Park. EOE/Post-offer Drug Screen/Must be 21.

Ozanam

Youth Care Staff

Treatment Center for children 11-18 w/ behavioral/emotional problems. Resp. include supervision/instruction of daily living skills. HS/GED & 2 yrs exp or BS in Human Services; valid driver’s license/car ins req. Good salary & benefits. Send resume to: Ozanam 421 E 137^th St, KCMO 64145, fax to 816-508-3797. EOE/Post-Offer Drug Screen.

Transition Specialist

Midtown KC Residential home for young adults who are experiencing emotional & behavioral problems has immediate PT or PRN openings. Must be willing to work weekends. Responsibilities include direct supervision & instruction of daily living skills. HS diploma or GED & 2 yrs related exp or BS in Human Services; valid driver’s license & car ins req. Apply in person or send resume to: Ozanam Pathways, Attn: Vicky, 3632 Wyandotte KCMO 64111 or fax to 816-508-4723. EOE/Smoke-Free/Post-Offer Drug Screen

Paraprofessionals/Substitute Teachers

Hiring paraprofessionals and substitute teachers for the 2007-08 school year at Ozanam School. Applicants must have completed 60 hours of college hours or more. Work experience in the school setting preferred. EOE/Post-Offer Drug Screen/Must be 21.

For further information and/or application call Stephen Wyly, (816) 508-3660 or write to Ozanam School, 421 E. 137^th Street, KCMO, 64145. E-mail resume to margo.beal@ozanam.org

Resource Development

PT/FT resource development position to work in not-for-profit development office. Responsibilities include writing grants to foundations, corporate community. Knowledge of federal grants helpful. Good writing abilities, organizational and creative analytical skills a must. BA degree required. Resume’ to Ozanam, Attn: Human Resources, 421 E 137^th St., Kansas City, MO 64145. or e-mail to mb3601@ozanam.org. EOE/Post offer drug screen.

Maintenance (Part-time)

Immediate need for PT worker to help with grounds keeping in a SKC non-profit residential child care agency. 20 hours per week, flexible schedule. HS diploma or GED & current drivers lic req’d. Must be 21. Send resume to Ozanam, Attn: HR, 421 E. 137^th, KCMO 64145, fax 816-508-3754, e-mail to mb3601@ozanam.org. EOE/Post-offer drug screen

Special Education Teacher

Hiring a special education teacher for the 2008-09 school year at Ozanam School. Applicants must have current Missouri special education certification. Work experience in an alternative school setting preferred. For further information and/or application call Stephen Wyly, (816) 508-3660 or write to Ozanam School, 421 E. 137^th Street, KCMO, 64145. EOE/Post offer drug screen/Must be 21.

Pathways

Youth Care/Life Coach

KCKS Residential home for young adults who are experiencing emotional & behavioral problems has immediate openings. Must be willing to work weekends. Responsibilities include direct supervision & instruction of daily living skills. HS diploma or GED & 2 yrs related exp or BS in Human Services; valid driver’s license & car ins req. Apply via email Dorothy.loyd@cornerstonesofcare.org, in person or send resume to: Ozanam Pathways, Attn: Dorothy, 3549 Broadway, KCMO 64111 or fax to 816-508-4723. EOE/Smoke-Free/Post-Offer Drug Screen

Case Manager

Case manager for Pathways Kansas City Transitional Living program. Must have at least a bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Experience working with homeless and/or at risk young adults preferred. Send resumes to: Dorothy J. Loyd, LCSW, Vice President of Transitional Services, Ozanam, 816.561.2266, dorothyl@ozanam.org

Spofford

Health Services Manager

FT Health Services Manager needed to provide direct care and coordination of medical services for emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children in residential center. Duties include: taking children to medical visits, keeping health records, scheduling, insurance consents, contacting legal guardians, etc. Good communication skills, and be detail-oriented needed. Must be proficient in Word, and Excel. Send cover letter and resume to Spofford, Attn: HR, PO Box 9888 KCMO 64134 or fax 816-508-3487; e-mail Elaine.pottebaum@spoffordhome.org. EOE/Post-offer Physical/Drug/TB Screen

School Family Resource Specialists:

We expanded our school base program and have immediate opportunity for part-time creative, goal-oriented team player w/ excellent written & verbal communication skills to provide community-based assessment & targeted case management services to elementary school students & their families. Hours are Monday through Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Great opportunity for licensed clinician to supplement income. Bachelor’s degree in social services/social work and two years case management experience required; Masters preferred. Must have reliable transportation & good driving record. Send resume to Spofford, Attn: HR, PO Box 9888, KCMO 64134; fax to 816-508-3487; e-mail to elaine.pottebaum@spoffordhome.org EOE/Post Offer Physical/Drug/TB Screen.

Parent Aide-PRN

Spofford is recruiting PRN Parent Aides to provide supervised visits and variety of support services for foster families. Duties include: Assist parents by linking them to community resources needed to stabilize the family. Provide transportation and oversight for supervised visits. Assist parents in the implementation of in-home and school based behavior management plans. Provide crisis intervention for children and their families and other job duties as assigned. Must have bachelor’s degree and two years experience working with emotionally troubled children and/or families. Must be available to work some daytime and evening hours during the week and some weekends. Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required. Send cover letter and resume to Spofford, Attn: HR, PO Box 9888, KCMO 64134; fax 816-508-3487; e-mail Elaine.pottebaum@spoffordhome.org. EOE/Post Offer Physical/Drug/TB Screen. Must be 21.

Recreation or Music Therapist

Immediate need for FT Recreation or Music Therapist to develop, organize, coordinate & implement therapeutic recreation and or musical & activities for emotionally & behaviorally distributed children in residence. Must have Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or music therapy. Certification in recreation or music therapy with a Master’s degree preferred. At least one year experience required. Send resume to Spofford, ATTN: HR, PO Box 9888, KCMO 64134; fax to 816-508-3487; e-mail to elaine.pottebaum@spoffordhome.org. EOE/Post Offer Physical/Drug/TB Screen.

Lifeguard

Life guard needed for weekends and occasional weekday. Hours would be Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Hourly rate is $11.00. Must have current certification as a life guard or WSI. Responsible for the safety of the swimmers. Responsible for providing lifeguard intervention to prevent water-related injury or death. Ensure that all swimmers pass the swimmers test. Vacuum, skim, check and record chemical levels of pool daily. Adjust chemical levels as needed. Enforce pool rules for the safety of everyone involved. Clean deck, tables, chairs and tile. Inspect all filtration equipment. Remove trash from pool area. Close umbrellas, arrange chairs and inspect facility at end of the day. Maintain a Positive Attitude. Complete other job duties as assigned. To apply send cover letter and resume to Spofford, ATTN: HR, PO Box 9888, Kansas City, MO 64134; fax 816-508-3487; e-mail Elaine.pottebaum@spoffordhome.org. EOE/Post physical/drug/TB test.

Behavior Specialist

Do you like having a flexible work schedule? Do you like working different shifts? Do you love working with children? If so, we have the job for you. Spofford a 24 hour 7 day, residential treatment center for children aged 4 – 12 who have severe emotional and behavioral disorders is looking for on call Behavior Specialists. Schedules are set on a weekly basis and will vary week to week. You must be available to work 7 days a week and be available for all shifts. Shifts are 7 am to 3 pm; 3 pm to 11 pm and 11 pm to 7 am. Send cover letter and resume to Spofford, ATTN: HR, PO Box 9888, KCMO 64134; fax 816-508-3487; e-mail Elaine.pottebaum@spoffordhome.org. EOE/Post offer physical/drug/TB Test.