Eckerd Connects

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others . Join our Team as a Foster Home Specialist in Wichita, Kansas! Make more than a Living, Make a Difference Our Benefits: Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year 11 paid holidays Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% Flexible spending accounts Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability Group Term Life and AD&D In surance Voluntary term life insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer PTO Exchange Hourly Rate: $20.00-$23.00 Flexible scheduling available Duties & Responsibilities The Foster Home Specialist will provide supportive services as necessary for children referred for foster home through the child placing agency; providing direct services, orientation, and support for foster care homes as necessary. The Foster Home Specialist will serve as a contact person for outside agencies in regard to service delivery for foster care. Document service delivery, monthly reporting, criterial incident reports, initial licensing paperwork, re-licensing paperwork and all other assigned documentation and reporting requirements. Assist in maintaining foster home files and submit new information to funder as required by foster home regulations and providing and tracking training for foster parents Develop and maintain relationships with all referral sources for foster care placements and ensures all necessary paperwork is complete. Recruiting of foster homes, completes home studies/assessments, and conducts foster parent support meeting. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree, from an accredited college or University, in social work or a related Human Services field. Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory board licensure required for Bachelor's level candidates (LBSW). Temporary licensure acceptable Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience in child placement under direct supervision of a person meeting the supervisory requirements can substitute the licensure requirement. A Masters degree in social work or related human services field can substitute BSBR licensure requirement. 2+ years' experience working with children and/or families within a need identified social welfare system required. Be willing to obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First-Aid, Team and Basic Health Needs. Must have reliable vehicle; Ability to work irregular hours, including overtime to perform job successfully. Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. About our Program Eckerd Connects' Foster Care is an approach that caters to the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and youth in a supportive family setting until the natural family can be reunited or a permanent placement through adoption can be arranged. All children we serve in foster care receive an individualized package of wrap around services that includes home based individual and family therapy, educational support and advocacy, linkage to psychiatric care when needed, and daily instruction in identified need areas of basic living and social skills to help the child gain the skills they were never taught before. Eckerd Connects provides a continuum of wrap-around services for the family from the first inquiry call until the child graduate's high school. Our Office Location 1999 N. Amidon Avenue Suite 105 Wichita, KS 67203 Connect with us: Please follow the link for more information about this program: Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact . Relay Services Dial 711. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Copy & paste the link into your browser: Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibilit y. social work counseling therapy mental health Compensation details: 20-23 Hourly Wage PI2922f9fa4fc5-7919

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Join our Team as a Wraparound Facilitator in New Orleans, Louisiana! Make more than a Living, Make a Difference Our Benefits: Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year 11 paid holidays Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% Flexible spending accounts Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary term life insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer PTO Exchange Hourly Rate: $21.50 This is a Full-Time 40/hour per week position. Part-time Wraparound Facilitation is not available at this time. Must be capable of extensive travel and driving. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends. Duties & Responsibilities Facilitate a high-fidelity wraparound process for youth and families, and work as a facilitator who provides individualized, coordinated, family-driven care to meet the complex needs of youth who are involved with several child and family serving systems, who are at risk of out of home placement and who experience behavioral and mental health difficulties. Facilitate and coordinate a process that requires the youth, family, providers, and key member of the family's social support network collaborate to build a plan of care that responds to the needs of the youth. Works with Independent Evaluator (Licensed Mental Health Professional) to ensure that the comprehensive assessment is completed, and the results are incorporated into the CFT process. In partnership with the family, develops an individualized Plan of Care that adheres to National Wraparound Initiative standards and treatment planning requirements consistent with 42 CFR 438.208(c)(3). Assists the child/youth and family with accessing strength-based mental health, social services, educational services, and other supports and resources required to assist the family to attain its vision. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a social, human services, or behavioral sciences field required. Bachelor's degree in other fields will be accepted with a minimum of two years of full-time experience working in relevant family, children/youth or community service capacity . Relevant alternative experience may substitute for the bachelor's-level degree requirement in individual cases, subject to approval by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). Masters degree preferred. Previous experience working in a relevant family, children/youth, or community service capacity required if degree is in a field other than human services. Obtain wraparound practitioner certificate within 2 years of hire date. Must maintain certificate once obtained, including being re-credentialed annually. Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must be able to provide 24-hour, 7 day a week on-call crisis intervention to youth. Ability to transport youth, volunteers, and others. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. About our Program: Eckerd Connects' Wraparound Agencies are part of the Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) under the state's behavioral health managed care program that serves children and adults in Louisiana with behavioral health, mental health, and addictive disorders. Coordinated Systems of Care are national evidence-based models for coordinating services in a family-driven manner to ensure more positive outcomes for children, youth, and families. The model incorporates a broad array of flexible effective services and supports that is organized into a coordinated network and that integrates care planning and management across multiple levels and systems. Through this coordinated network, meaningful partnerships are built with families and youth at service delivery, management, and policy levels. Family-driven and youth-guided services are provided in the home as well as in community settings that are data-driven and outcome oriented. Treatment plans are individualized and strength-based, culturally, and linguistically competent, and integrated across all child-serving systems. Our Location: Eckerd Connects Wraparound Agency 990 N. Corporate Dr. Suite 212 New Orleans, LA 70123 Wraparound Agency: Copy & paste the link into your browser for more information: Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact . Relay Services Dial 711. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Copy & paste the link into your browser: Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. Human Services Social Services Case Manager Family Services Mental Health Behavioral Health Managed Care social work youth Compensation details: 21.5-21.5 Hourly Wage PI6c60dfe1a4b0-8005

Reports to the Center Director and is a salaried, exempt position. Responsible for oversight of the following administration functions: finance, contract negotiations, purchasing, logistics and maintenance, food services, MIS, and property in compliance with management and government directives. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides overall management for finance and administration through budget control and effective planning. Establish financial acquisition controls and evaluates potential program expenditures. Directs the efforts of the procurement area in administration of subcontracts for services, rentals, etc. Directs, budgets for, and administers the finance, MIS, maintenance, logistics, food service, transportation and purchasing functions. Develop budgets, financial forecasts, projections, and cost analyses as a basis for negotiating contracts for the Center, all direct support programs and for renewals and amendments to existing contracts. Assist in analyzing statistical trends, organizational problems, and operational requirements for review and appropriate action. Advises Center Director in planning for future operations and center expansion; this includes both facility and budget expansion. Prepare special analyses and reports as necessary to provide data for management decisions and information for the DOL and auditors. Ensures compliance with established budgets, purchase limitations, material control procedures, travel restrictions and general contract requirements and limitations. Maintain stability and consistency with goals and objectives. Prepares and submits center site contract and statement of work for contract negotiations between Management and the U.S. Department of Labor. Assists Center Director in maintaining community contacts to promote benefits of the program through involving vendors in the Industry Council. Assists in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting finance and administration. Coordinate with other center staff concerning administration matters. Ensures departmental equal employment and affirmative action goals and objectives are met. Interviews and selects staff; approves promotions, merit increases, transfers, etc. within department. Evaluates staff performance, develops a planned orientation program for new hires and provides in-service training for departmental staff. Conducts departmental meetings on a regular basis. Administers small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting plans. Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency. Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adhere to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or work-related field, with at least three years broad-based professional experience in Job Corps or similar program, one of which was in a supervisory capacity. Prefer Master's degree in business administration, accounting or work-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years broad-based experience in Job Corps or similar training program, three of which were in a supervisory capacity. Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record. Additional Requirements: Knowledgeable in contract administration, fiscal analysis, procurement practice, maintenance/logistics, etc. Ability to extract pertinent facts from verbal communications to be committed to paper in the form of legal documents, contracts, proposals, and standard communications. Ability to withstand pressure and frustration. Ability to direct and inspire staff. Ability to effectively relate to trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments. Working Conditions : This position involves frequent sitting and occasional standing, bending, stooping, squatting, and walking. Applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak. Environmental Demands : Position requires ability to spend 5% of work time outside and 95% of work time indoors; ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time; ability to work in high temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low temperature settings in winter months. Employee Benefits Eckerd wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance | 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year | 9 paid holidays | Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% | Flexible spending accounts | Paid short-term and long-term disability | Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance | Voluntary term life insurance Make more than a Living, Make a Difference Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and founded in 1968 by philanthropists, Jack and Ruth Eckerd, Eckerd Connects is one of the largest national nonprofit child and family service organizations in the United States. Eckerd provides a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health, child welfare services, and workforce development through multiple offices and facilities nationwide that strengthen families, assist young adults, and help children succeed. Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Eckerd Connects Early Head Start Eckerd Connects' Early Head Start programs provides high quality, comprehensive care and support services to infants, toddlers, and their families. The program provides free year-round services for children ages 0-3 years and their families to promote education, self-sufficiency, community building, health and well-being. This partnership provides community-based, high quality care to our most vulnerable population; infants and toddlers. Follow the link for more information about this program: Position Concept This position will work closely with the Child Development and Disability Specialist to ensure that quality of services is exceptional, and center-based/family child care home requirements and goals are being met. Essential Functions Monitors and documents provisions and progressions in the area of Early Childhood Education and School Readiness. Assists with the implementation of a developmentally and linguistically appropriate approach to child development and education. Provides additional center-based and family child care home support, as assigned. Substitutes for teachers during a temporary absence or long-term as determined by program needs; provide quality childcare to children birth to age 4. Assists with organizing a classroom environment that promotes each child's total development while promoting positive open communication with parents and children. Assists in developing an environment that reflects the home culture of the families being served with the goal of increased understanding of their own culture and the culture of others. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To Participate in training and development activities as required. Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships. Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per Eckerd policy and state guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Specifications Education: CDA required; Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education, Social or Behavioral Science or Education, which included 18-semester hours in Early Childhood Education preferred. Must acquire CPR/First Aid training for Infant/Child/Adult within ninety (90) days of hire date and maintain through the duration of employment. Experience: Two years of experience in teaching infant/toddler, pre-school or kindergarten. Previous Head Start/Early Head Start experience is preferred. Skills: Analytical, excellent verbal and written communication, self-motivation, collaborative, resourceful, flexible, initiative, problem solving, decision making, organization, planning, creative, objective, interpersonal, and critical judgment. Basic skills instruction, development and use of learning and media centers, experiential and special education. Ability to learn and utilize various instructional technology software programs and equipment. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, including infant and/or toddlers weighing 6 to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the day. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to maintain direct eye contact with infant/toddlers. Sitting on the floor and/or in preschool chairs. Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus and standard office and classroom equipment. Seeing to read a variety of materials (printed or virtual) and monitor student activities. Other: Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Must be available to work a flexible schedule in order to fulfill job functions and program responsibilities. Position is budgeted for 30 hours weekly; additional hours may be approved based on program needs and operating budget. Travel: Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Must be able to travel for training, as required. Travel requirements include local, in/out of state. Employee Benefits Eckerd wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Voluntary term life insurance • Paid short-term and long-term disability • Professional group liability insurance • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year • 8 paid holidays • Flexible spending accounts • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% • Mileage reimbursement • Cell phone plan discounts • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee Referral Program • Flexible work schedules • Employee Wellness/Well-Being program

Eckerd Connects Community Alternatives, C13 Eckerd Connects' Community Alternatives is the community-based care lead agency for child welfare and foster care services in Hillsborough county, serving about 2,900 children and their families each day. A Program of Eckerd Connects and governed by a community-based board, Eckerd Connects Community Alternatives has developed an integrated and collaborative system of care for safety, well-being and permanency of vulnerable and at risk children, while strengthening and supporting families. In its role as lead agency or "system manager", Eckerd Connects provides: contract and fiscal oversight; performance and data management; adoption support; resource development; and utilization management. Please follow the link for more information about this program: Position Concept Provides administrative support to department or team. Provides data tracking and maintenance for administration support functions. Coordinates special functions as assigned. Essential Functions Responsible for correspondence, phone calls and processing of incoming and outgoing mail, appointment calendar maintenance and word processing of Director. Type general correspondence, responses to inquires, reports, contracts/agreements, and memoranda. Copy and distribute as needed. Responsible for department's data-entry, copying, record keeping, and file management as assigned. Responsible for providing computer support and assisting staff in completing computer reports. Assists with the coordination of weekly foster parent staffings when necessary. Orders department office supplies. Operates office machines to include: typewriter, telephone, word processor, computer and printer, facsimile machine, photocopier, calculator, etc. Prepares purchase orders and/or requisitions, including motel billings, travel reimbursements, office supplies, forms/printing orders, testing materials, etc. Prepares/maintains department payroll timesheets. Maintains petty cash receipts. Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To Participate in training and development activities as required. Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships. Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per Eckerd policy and state guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Specifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. AA degree preferred. Experience: Two years general office and administrative experience required. Experience with customer service and multi-task office setting. Skills: Detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines. Proficient in Windows environment, Microsoft Office (Excel, WORD), ability to learn and utilize other software programs. Travel: Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must have reliable transportation. Must possess and maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Ability to use personal vehicle for Association business. Other: Maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association's policies on background screening. Physical Demands: Ability to sit at desk for long periods of time, and tolerate extended periods of data entry. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law. Employee Benefits Eckerd wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Voluntary term life insurance • Paid short-term and long-term disability • Professional group liability insurance • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year • 9 paid holidays • Flexible spending accounts • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% • Mileage reimbursement • Cell phone plan discounts • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee Referral Program • Flexible work schedules • Employee Wellness/Well-Being program