Education:
- Credentials normally associated with competency in this position are an Associated Degree in Occupational Therapy, certification by National Board of Certification in OT, and state licensure.
Licensure/Certification:
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Qualifications:
- Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, oral and written communication skills.
- Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel and email applications.
- Meet the requirements for agency auto insurance with a good driving record.
- Skills required include crisis intervention; self-awareness, patience and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
- CPR/First aid certification required.
- Possess the ability to maintain a positive professional helping role.
Experience:
- Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences that exist among KVC Missouri diverse client base.
- Demonstration of the conviction that people can change and that this attitude is fostered when a mutually respectful partnership between KVC personnel and the clients is served.
- Knowledge necessary to successfully fulfill this position’s responsibilities include knowledge of emotionally disturbed children, crisis prevention/intervention, physical/sexual abuse issues, Child development, and behavior management techniques.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Experience working with volunteers
- Working with families in a trauma informed environment
Must be 21 years old to apply. Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check required.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.
- Paid Parental Leave
Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.
- 403(b) with Company Match
Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.
- Tuition Reimbursement
Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.
- Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.
- Employee Assistance Program
Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.
- Wellness Benefits
Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 86 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy
- Certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
- State licensure
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Good driving record and eligibility for agency auto insurance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email applications
- Strong customer service, time management, oral communication, and written communication skills
- Crisis intervention skills, patience, self-awareness, teamwork, and ability to maintain a professional helping role
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Knowledge of emotionally disturbed children, crisis prevention and intervention, abuse issues, child development, and behavior management techniques
- Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences and work in a respectful, trauma-informed environment
- At least 21 years old
- Pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and background check
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience working with families in a trauma-informed environment
What We Do
At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive. We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us? Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.
