Community Liaison

Since 1948, Boys & Girls Haven has transformed the lives, hearts and minds of Kentucky’s most vulnerable youth and their families. Through a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from residential and in-home foster care, independent living programs, career and life skills training, and preventative community-based services, Boys & Girls Haven works to reduce disruption in children’s lives, to help heal the effects of abuse and neglect, and to promote well-being among families.

• Duties 

• Help clients enroll in school and vocational training and trades 

• Ensure clients have support and keep open line of communication with school, vocational training, and trades programs personnel  

• Research, connect and provide access to community resources including but not limited to SNAP benefits and applications, food banks, IDs, TARC trainings, and volunteer opportunities 

• Provide CSA sessions  

• Assist with Pre-IL Intake and Discharge process and client needs 

• Schedule and take notes in Pre-Il treatment teams  

• Pre-Il Client connections- holiday parties, birthdays, donations etc. 

• Case Manager Il Clients at Terril  

• Assist in apartment turnover to prep for new Il clients 

• Schedule and take notes in Il treatment teams when needed 

• Transport Il clients to medical, dental, vision, employment and school related appointments, advocate on client’s behalf when necessary  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human service related field
• Licensure: Target Case Manger, TCM
• Experience: Experience in working with children, particularly those in foster care or residential settings, is highly preferred. Familiarity with trauma-informed care, child development, and mental health concerns in youth is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Ability to develop individualized treatment plans for children with diverse needs.
  • Experience in behavior management and therapeutic interventions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and caregivers.
  • Knowledge of strategies for supporting children with disabilities, trauma, or behavioral health challenges.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

• The role involves working directly with children and adolescents in a residential setting, both individually and in group formats.
• Regular interaction with foster parents and caregivers to provide guidance and support.
• Flexibility in working hours, including occasional evening or weekend shifts, may be required depending on the needs of the children.
• Travel between residential locations and community resources may be required.

Boys & Girls Haven offers a competitive compensation package and a full range of benefits, including:

• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 6%
• Paid Time Off policy, including 24 days off per year (including holidays)

Boys & Girls Haven is a Drug-Free Workplace and will conduct pre-employment drug testing as well as testing for cause or suspicion.