Licensing & Placement Specialist

KVC Missouri Community Based Services (Child Placement) Location: Hybrid - Primarily field based - Bates, Henry, St. Clair, Benton, Hickory, Polk, Vernon, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Greene Counties Salary: $43,888-$46,000 annually Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (some work past 5pm may be required)Flexible scheduling Job Summary The Licensing & Placement position provides training to resource homes, support to recourse parents, work as part of the family support team, recruit homes when applicable to the contract they are working on, follow policies rules and regulations on licensing standards. Education: Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field Licensure/Certification: Valid driver's license and auto insurance. Required Experience: 2 years working with children and families in the social services field with one of those two years specifically case management with child welfare Qualifications: Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, oral and written communication skills. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail. This position requires the ability to work productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds as well as strong skills in MS Office Suite Preferred Experience/Skills: Master's degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field One year with Therapeutic Foster Care and licensing experience 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 82 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.

Created: 2026-03-10