Attorney (KS) (On-site) Job at Cornerstones of Care
Position: Attorney
Location: Leavenworth, Kansas
Salary: $80,000.00 - $98,000.00 annually
(Starting salary depends on education and experience)
Job Type: Full Time
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Attorney will support staff across Kansas Child Welfare programs and services in pursuit of the organization’s mission of safer and healthier communities. The Attorney will work collaboratively with other leaders across various departments and programs within the organization to ensure e positive interface in support of the organization’s mission and priorities, specifically in guiding work as it relates to legal responsibilities in working to achieve permanency for children and families served through the foster care, reintegration, and adoption grant. The Attorney will be responsible for positive community collaboration to develop/maintain community partnerships on behalf of Cornerstones of Care. Knowledge of Kansas state statutes, CINC and Juvenile law including ICWA, FFPSA, CSFR, ASFA, DCF/PPM, Title IV-E, Best Interest of the Child legal standard, HIPPA, QRTP/PRTF, Adoption, Paternity Venue. Knowledge of child welfare industry (social worker) standards of best practice. Knowledge of the content and requirements of our grant, and the Appleseed lawsuit settlement requirements. Knowledge of state & community needs and systems as it pertains to benefit-eligible health & education. Knowledge of local, state, and federal-level government and political operations in multiple geographic areas. Knowledge of governmental and accreditation standards in delivering health & human services such as COA.
Salary: $80,000.00 - $98,000.00 annually
(Starting salary depends on education and experience)
Job Type: Full Time
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Attorney will support staff across Kansas Child Welfare programs and services in pursuit of the organization’s mission of safer and healthier communities. The Attorney will work collaboratively with other leaders across various departments and programs within the organization to ensure e positive interface in support of the organization’s mission and priorities, specifically in guiding work as it relates to legal responsibilities in working to achieve permanency for children and families served through the foster care, reintegration, and adoption grant. The Attorney will be responsible for positive community collaboration to develop/maintain community partnerships on behalf of Cornerstones of Care. Knowledge of Kansas state statutes, CINC and Juvenile law including ICWA, FFPSA, CSFR, ASFA, DCF/PPM, Title IV-E, Best Interest of the Child legal standard, HIPPA, QRTP/PRTF, Adoption, Paternity Venue. Knowledge of child welfare industry (social worker) standards of best practice. Knowledge of the content and requirements of our grant, and the Appleseed lawsuit settlement requirements. Knowledge of state & community needs and systems as it pertains to benefit-eligible health & education. Knowledge of local, state, and federal-level government and political operations in multiple geographic areas. Knowledge of governmental and accreditation standards in delivering health & human services such as COA.
QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires an Advanced/Master’s degree as Juris Doctorate in KS with 3-5 years of experience providing legal services within the child welfare system. Must pass background check, physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.
BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: Paid Holiday, Paid Time Away (unlimited PTO for all benefit eligible team members), medical/dental/vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement (401K); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership discounts; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading “About Us” click on “Join Our Team.”
CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:
- Nonviolence-helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
- Emotional Intelligence-helping to teach emotional management skills
- Social Learning-helping to build cognitive skills
- Open Communication-helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
- Democracy-helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
- Social Responsibility-helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships
- Growth and Change-helping to work through loss and prepare for the future
Questions?
Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department
8150 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: (816) 500-2149 Fax: (816) 508-1757
Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonescareers
Cornerstones of Care is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
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