Center for Restorative Education (CRE) Case Manager in Topeka, Kansas at Kansas Children's Service League

Kansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a full-time Center for Restorative Education (CRE) Case Manager in Topeka, KS. This position earns a competitive wage starting at $41,000 on an annual basis and works a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

About Kansas Children’s Service League
Stronger families start at Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL). Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children. Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.

As a team member of Kansas Children's Service League, you’ll enjoy the following benefit offerings and more based on selected cafeteria options and employment class:

For more details on our benefits, please visit our KCSL Career site.

Expectations for All Employees:

At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization. KCSL is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

The Center for Restorative Education (CRE) Case Manager will work closely with the CRE Supervisor to enroll referred participants into the CRE program. The CRE Case Manager will provide assessments, support planning/connection, and delivery of services to youth in the program. The CRE Case Manager will work closely with other program staff and the CRE Supervisor to support youth by utilizing a variety of program-specific interventions. The CRE Case Manager will work closely with parents/guardians and other professionals in the community, including school personnel and community-based service providers, to ensure each youth’s goals are obtained. The CRE Case Manager will demonstrate clear and professional boundaries with youth in all communications and involvement they have with the youth and their family.

Essential Job Functions

• Assessment, Evaluation, Service Planning & Delivery
  • Conducts comprehensive youth assessments using approved, research‑based tools to identify strengths and needs.
  • Develops individualized support plans collaboratively with youth and parents/guardians, ensuring goals, tasks, and timelines are clearly defined.
  • Implements support plans in coordination with families, school staff, and community professionals, following agency protocols and timelines.
• Crisis Intervention
  • Facilitates small‑group life skills sessions to promote youth well‑being and teach essential coping and decision‑making skills.
  • Provides on‑site crisis intervention during program hours, ensuring immediate, appropriate responses to youth in distress.
  • Maintains strong knowledge of community crisis services, substance misuse resources, and communicates service needs to families and professionals.
• Communication
  • Builds trusting, professional relationships with youth, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community partners through clear, transparent communication.
  • Facilitates communication among program staff regarding student progress, behaviors, and support plan goals; reports updates to the CRE Supervisor.
  • Prepares professional reports for the Court and agency leadership, documenting academic progress, safety concerns, and well‑being.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Service, or related field
• 2 years' experience providing case management or similar work with at risk youth and families.