Employment

We have a number of employment opportunities available and are looking to hire talented people! Please review the basic requirements and the positions listed below. To fill out an application, please download pdf and return it to:

Wichita Children's Home
Employment
810 N. Holyoke
Wichita, Kansas 67208

Applications are also available 24 hours a day at the Front Desk. Position descriptions are also available. Resumes are welcome but must be submitted with a completed application of employment.

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The Wichita Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Teaching Parent - Teen Girls - Full Time Weekend Shift

Position is daily supervision of residents, and activities to ensure a safe and therapeutic residential environment. Additional duties will be transportation to school or appointments, guidance in daily living skills, maintaining structure with the family teaching model, and crisis intervention as required. The hours will be 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm on Wednesday.

DUTIES
Supervision of residents’ social, educational, and behavioral activities and afternoon school runs during the school year. Responsible for the completion of required paperwork. Must have the skills, patience, and understanding to work with and around special needs youth. Good interpersonal skills, including composure under stress and sensitivity to the needs of others. Ability to represent the Home in a professional manner. Provide a positive role model by demonstrating commitment, punctuality, effective time management, and good communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School degree/GED required, college degree preferred. One to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. EOE

Teaching Parent 1st Shift Boys Shelter

Position is daily supervision of residents, and activities to ensure a safe and therapeutic residential environment. Additional duties will be transportation to school or appointments, guidance in daily living skills, maintaining structure with the family teaching model, and crisis intervention as required. The hours will be 1st shift, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday.

DUTIES
Supervision of residents’ social, educational, and behavioral activities. Responsible for the completion of required paperwork. Must have the skills, patience, and understanding to work with and around special needs youth. Good interpersonal skills, including composure under stress and sensitivity to the needs of others. Ability to represent the Home in a professional manner. Provide a positive role model by demonstrating commitment, punctuality, effective time management, and good communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School degree/GED required, college degree preferred. One to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Clean driving record (maximum of 2 moving violations in the last 36 months) and a valid Kansas Driver's License. EOE

Social Services Coordinator

Responsible for assisting program manager in supervision, hiring and firing of Case Managers. Responsible for case management file audits, coordinating the Resident Council, developing and administering Resident Satisfaction Surveys. Administering exit interviews with residents. Responsible for Supervising Support Services Coordinator and Case Managers, adding a “clinical component” to BRIDGES program. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

DUTIES
Manages client files by performing monthly file audits. Gathers information for Multi-Disciplinary and Departmental Team Meetings. Establishes priority of work with Program Manager. Ensures monthly reports are turned in on-time from case managers. Maintains contact with other agencies related to the clinical needs of the youth. Oversees the organization and management of resident files in collaboration with Case Managers. Ensures the smooth operation of the Resident Council. Develops and maintains Resident Satisfaction Surveys. Designs and administers exit interviews for residents. Constantly involved in continuous quality improvement process. Supervises the case managers. Represents the “clinical” part of the BRIDGES program stay for its residents. Supervises Support Services Coordinator. Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred: Master’s Degree in a social-services related field. Required: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or equivalent) from four-year college or university; in a social-services related field: (psychology, sociology, social work, education, nursing, etc.) plus two years of experience in administrative and supervisory roles and/or in a mental health-related setting.

Site Coordinator (BRIDGES Phase II)

Position includes daily supervision of staff and residents, activities, and staffing patterns to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. Additional duties will be to assist with admissions and coordinate staff schedules and youth activities. The position is full-time and must be available for on-call rotation. Sunday – Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

DUTIES
Coordination and supervision of residents’ social, educational, and behavioral activities. Serve as an administrative representative of the department responsible for staff selection, training, and evaluation. Must have the skills, patience, and understanding to work with and around special needs youth. Good interpersonal skills, including composure under stress and sensitivity to the needs of others. Ability to represent the Home in a professional manner. Provide a positive role model by demonstrating commitment, punctuality, effective time management, and good communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School degree/GED required, bachelors degree with an emphasis in Social Services preferred. One to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Must be at least 25 years old.

ASSISTANT SITE COORDINATOR

Position is daily supervision of staff and residents, activities, and staffing patterns to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. Additional duties will be to assist with admissions and coordinate staff schedules and youth activities. The position is full-time, flexible schedule including evening hours.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School degree/GED required, college degree preferred. One to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Must be at least 25 years old to meet licensing requirement.