Prevention Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

KVC Missouri Community Based Services

Location : Kansas City, MO

Job Summary

The Prevention Program Specialist plays a vital role in supporting children and families who are at risk of entering the foster care system or residential treatment programs. This position delivers direct prevention services grounded in a strength-based, family-centered philosophy, ensuring that each family receives comprehensive, wraparound support tailored to their unique needs.

Working across a variety of community settings—including schools, medical and mental health offices, and family homes—the Prevention Program Specialist builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Through collaboration, guidance, and proactive intervention, this role helps stabilize families, strengthen protective factors, and promote long-term well-being.

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field from an accredited school.

Experience / Skills :

Essential Functions :

Requirements :

Benefits : Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

403(b) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Benefits

About KVC

KVC Missouri is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families.

KVC Missouri's Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24 / 7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.

KVC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it’s like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org / careers.