KVC Missouri - Practicum Student
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Job Summary
As an intern, the position participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of children.
Staff members are expected to work with children and families, community partners and each other using KVC values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Open Honest Communication, Team Work and Continuous Improvement. Additionally, staff members are expected to be a role model for children and families, be solutions focused and build upon their strengths. KVC policies employees are also expected to maintain knowledge of, and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Other duties may be assigned according to qualification of staff and development of programs.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining good relationships with appropriate boundaries with Children
Role models positive behaviors and coping skills for children in care using a strength based approach in all interactions
Operate according to KVC’s model of care and program operations manual
Function within agency’s policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and in applicable treatment plans
Completes required paperwork (i.e. logs and reports) and other relevant documentation
Achieves positive outcomes for youth
Maintains the safety and security of the children in car and attends to their needs in a nurturing way
Provides complete documentation as required
Assists in the planning, scheduling and implementation of on-site and offsite activities
Attends team meetings, departmental, treatment and planning meetings and other information sharing meetings in regards to clients
Conducts self in a professional manner with children, coworkers, parents, and referral sources
Completes required training
Participates in special program components
Performs all other duties as assigned by KVC
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited high school.
Licensure/Certification:
Valid driver’s license.
Experience:
Experience working with children and families; currently working toward a degree in social work, psychology, or another related field.
About KVC
KVC Missouri is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families.
KVC Missouri's Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24/7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.
KVC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it’s like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org/careers.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited high school
- Valid driver's license
- Experience working with children and families
- Currently pursuing a degree in social work, psychology, or a related field
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.
