Job Description:
WHO WE ARE:
Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• Youth & Family Support 
• Foster Care & Adoption 
• Education & Community Trainings

We are seeking an Educational Liaison to join our team.  Your role will work as an advocate between children and youth, child welfare professionals, court professionals, caregivers, and educational providers to ensure the educational needs of each child are being met. The Liaison will serve as an agency expert in special education services and provide consultation and training to Kansas foster care staff on an as-needed basis. As a member of the Foster Care Department, you will work with other team members and report to our Manager of Clinical Utilization Team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assists the child’s case team in the completion of special education documentation for the purpose of ensuring services are being provided to the child in compliance with established Kansas guidelines, rules, laws and regulations as well as DCF policy and procedures
• Collaborates with a variety of special education staff throughout the state of Kansas for the purpose of advocation for a child’s educational needs to be met in their designated academic environment
• Coordinates program components, support needs and material as assigned for the purpose of assisting foster care case management staff in meeting policy expectations regarding the Best Interest Determination
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up- to-date reference and complying with DCF requirements and established guidelines

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Our ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience in the area related to special education and the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field. Master’s degree is preferred
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening
• A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation

Starting Salary: $46,300 (Annually)
BENEFITS: 
9 Paid Holidays, flexible Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave

• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability, voluntary life)
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities – a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.