Kansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a full-time Center for Restorative Education (CRE) Case Manager in Topeka, KS. This position earns a competitive wage starting at $41,000 on an annual basis and works a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.
- About Kansas Children’s Service League Stronger families start at Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL).
- Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year.
- KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children.
- Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma.
- We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces.
- KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.
- As a team member of Kansas Children's Service League, you’ll enjoy the following benefit offerings and more based on selected cafeteria options and employment class:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401(K) & matching offerings
- Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
- Paid Vacation & Wellness Time
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Wellness Program
- Earned Wage Access
For more details on our benefits, please visit our KCSL Career site.
Expectations for All Employees
- At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children.
- In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
- This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities.
- Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement.
- Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization.
- KCSL is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
- The Center for Restorative Education (CRE) Case Manager will work closely with the CRE Supervisor to enroll referred participants into the CRE program.
- The CRE Case Manager will provide assessments, support planning/connection, and delivery of services to youth in the program.
- The CRE Case Manager will work closely with other program staff and the CRE Supervisor to support youth by utilizing a variety of program-specific interventions.
- The CRE Case Manager will work closely with parents/guardians and other professionals in the community, including school personnel and community-based service providers, to ensure each youth’s goals are obtained.
- The CRE Case Manager will demonstrate clear and professional boundaries with youth in all communications and involvement they have with the youth and their family.
- Essential Job Functions
- Assessment, Evaluation, Service Planning & Delivery
- Conducts comprehensive youth assessments using approved, research‑based tools to identify strengths and needs.
- Develops individualized support plans collaboratively with youth and parents/guardians, ensuring goals, tasks, and timelines are clearly defined.
- Implements support plans in coordination with families, school staff, and community professionals, following agency protocols and timelines.
- Crisis Intervention
- Facilitates small‑group life skills sessions to promote youth well‑being and teach essential coping and decision‑making skills.
- Provides on‑site crisis intervention during program hours, ensuring immediate, appropriate responses to youth in distress.
- Maintains strong knowledge of community crisis services, substance misuse resources, and communicates service needs to families and professionals.
- Communication
- Builds trusting, professional relationships with youth, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community partners through clear, transparent communication.
- Facilitates communication among program staff regarding student progress, behaviors, and support plan goals; reports updates to the CRE Supervisor.
- Prepares professional reports for the Court and agency leadership, documenting academic progress, safety concerns, and well‑being.
Education & Experience
- Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Service, or related field
- 2 years' experience providing case management or similar work with at risk youth and families.
