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Wichita Children's Home
Employment
7271 E. 37th St. N.
Wichita, Kansas 67226

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Available Positions

Human Trafficking Case Manager

Provides comprehensive therapeutic case management services designed to meet the unique needs of an underserved population: Children who are victims of domestic sex trafficking and at extreme risk of re-victimization without intensive and extended counseling and case management. Collaborates with management team to ensure WCH’s survivor care program implements best practices, trauma-informed and survivor-centered delivery of services.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required. 1-3 years’ experience strongly preferred.

Hours

Full-time; Monday-Friday 9a-6p (40 hours/week)

Empowerment Counselor

Supervises the biopsychosocial well-being of each client using trauma-informed, survivor-centered, restorative practice techniques. Uses appropriate role modeling skills to instill hope, effect healing and restoration, promote growth and development to empower clients to transform their lives.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two years related experience and/or training. Must be 21 years of age to work in the Emergency Shelter and the Gerard House, 23 years of age to work in the YRCII, and 25 years of age to work in the TLP and Garver House.

Hours

Full time and part time opportunities available.

Now offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for this position only. *Terms and Conditions Apply.

Kidzcope Grief Counselor

Provides counseling and support to children, teens and their caregivers who have experienced grief and loss. Supervises expressive arts and discussion- based, peer group activities, led by trained volunteer facilitators, utilized to help children and their caregivers navigate their loss and grief and learn life-long coping skills. Provides community and staff education in the areas of bereavement.

Qualifications

Master's in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Licensed or license-eligible. Experience with grief, loss, and trauma in relation to serving bereaved children and their caregivers.

Hours

Part-time; 20 hours/week

Food Education Instructor

Schedule and conduct classes at four sites. Teach youth how to identify healthy and economical recipes/meals. This will include creating a shopping list and take youth to actually shop for food on budget provided. This will also include meal preparation and safe food handling.

Qualifications

Minimum of one year related experience and HS Diploma/GED required. Dietary Manager or Nutritionist certification required.

Hours

Part-time; 10 hours/week in the evenings and an occasional Saturday morning

YRCII Program Manager

Responsible for day to day operation, facilitation, and supervision of the program, which is designed to assist adolescents in developing skills and resources to successfully transition into adulthood and independent living.

Qualifications

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) required. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) strongly preferred.

Hours

Full-time; Monday-Friday 8a-5p (40 hours/week)

Kidzcope Program Manager

The Kidzcope Program Manager will be responsible for the operational success of our Kidzcope program, the only children’s bereavement center serving south central Kansas with the mission of serving children and their caregivers during time of grief and loss. This position will join leadership in developing and executing strategies to significantly expand local grief support groups while creating a stronger network of support for grieving children and families. In addition, the Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring excellence in program services and delivery, utilization of volunteers, and fundraising strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required. 1-3 years’ experience strongly preferred.

Hours

Full-time; Monday-Friday 8a-5p (40 hours/week)