Job Description​

Since 1896, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Crittenton Children's Center has served as the region's premier psychiatric care provider for children, adolescents, and their families. Crittenton is licensed as a psychiatric hospital by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and licensed as a Child Placing Agency and Residential Child Care Agency by the Missouri Department of Social Services-Children's Division.

"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users. 

We are currently seeking a full time Family Engagement Specialist.

• Must be independent worker with willingness to be flexible with work hours based upon the needs of the families they serve.

• Utilization of evidence based programming focusing on Attachment Self Regulation and competency through classroom curriculum.

• Providing classroom educational trainings to biological parents as well as one on one parenting instruction and education. Distributing pre and post testing to all participants in Family Engagement Program.

• Presenting outcome information to program director.

• Provide monthly written progress notes on families assigned as well as comprehensive quarterly reports for court.

• Research of area community resources and connecting families based upon their need. Supervision of parent child visits as ordered by the court. Transportation of children to and from visitation.

• Weekly communication with case manager and resource provider regarding the progress of visits, concerns and any noted changes.

Bachelor's degree preferred and up to one year of experience in social work.

Must have a clean driving record and applicable vehicle insurance.

Benefits:

Health, Vision and Dental
Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
Flex Savings Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Various  other Voluntary Benefits Available
Retirement Options
Career Growth Potential
Tuition and Continuing Education Assistance

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Job Details

"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.