Job detail
Independent Living Specialist KS
Cornerstones of Care
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/23/2026
Location
Kansas City, Kansas
Salary
$49,000 - $52,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
Manage and provide case management services to youth over the age of 16 to assist them in developing independent living skills. Coordinate supportive services and facilitate planning with youth, families, and child welfare professionals to ensure safety and permanency.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, or a related field with at least 2 years of child welfare experience. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and pass background and drug screenings.
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Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave
- Retirement savings plan
- Pet insurance
- Health savings account
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Unlimited paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Voluntary life insurance
- Basic term life insurance
- 9 Paid holidays