Current Job Listings

The Administrative Assistant facilitates the flow of communication and other information throughout the department and contributes to the facilitation of agency-programming and activities.

The Child Placing Agency Placement Specialist accepts referral information from contractors regarding potential placements then coordinates the placements through networking and established community contacts.

The Director of Information Systems plans, leads, directs, develops, and coordinates policies, activities, and staff of the Information Technology department ensuring legal compliance and strategic implementation of DCCCA’s information technology and information systems processes including computer, communication, data, and office systems. Directly supervises team members and performs all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with DCCCA policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing, and following up on work including documentation; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving other problems.

DCCCA is looking for Recovery Support Specialists (also known in the industry as Behavioral Health Technicians) to serve at our First Step at Lake View facility. Recovery Support Specialists serve an integral role in clients’ substance abuse recovery. Successful candidates provide a safe and structured environment for clients. We are looking for individuals that are compassionate, relate well with others while upholding strong boundaries, provide consistency, and anticipate needs of the team. If you would enjoy walking alongside and supporting women in their recovery journey, engaging with them in everyday life while playing a chess, volleyball, or a game of Uno, we encourage you to apply!

The IFPS Therapist provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period. When assigned to a family, the Therapist completes and analyzes initial and on-going family assessments related to safety, stability and well-being, including mental health, substance abuse, education, emotional, social and physical well-being, parenting and parent-child relationships. Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth.

Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth. The FPS Case Manager engages and works in partnership with families to complete assessments and develop case plan goals and objectives.

DCCCA is looking for Recovery Support Specialists (also known in the industry as Behavioral Health Technicians) to serve at our First Step at Lake View facility. Recovery Support Specialists serve an integral role in clients’ substance abuse recovery. Successful candidates provide a safe and structured environment for clients. We are looking for individuals that are compassionate, relate well with others while upholding strong boundaries, provide consistency, and anticipate needs of the team. If you would enjoy walking alongside and supporting women in their recovery journey, engaging with them in everyday life while playing a chess, volleyball, or a game of Uno, we encourage you to apply!

This Substance Use Disorder Counselor facilitates substance abuse screening, assessment, education and treatment services within the Douglas County Correctional Facility in Lawrence, KS.

DCCCA has been a licensed Child Placing Agency in the state of Kansas since 2001. CPA staff work with foster parents to assist in providing the best possible services for children and families. The Communications Supervisor oversees CPA Placement Specialists, cultivates relationships with Case Management Providers as well as the Department of Children and Families.

Traffic Safety Specialists cooperate with NHTSA, KDOT and other statewide partners to promote traffic safety throughout the state. This position maintains, cultivates and expands the Seatbelts Are for Everyone (SAFE) program. SAFE is a program designed to bring awareness to the importance of safety belts to young teens across the state. It is a program which partners local law enforcement, area school administrators and students.

Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth.

Recovery Support Specialists monitor and direct client activity and are responsible for the implementation of agency policies.

The Child Placing Agency Specialist provides on-going support services to foster families which includes assisting with children placed within the home. Under supervision of the Child Placing Agency Supervisor and while working closely with other assigned staff, Child Placing Agency Specialists will provide intake services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The Child Placing Agency Specialist will also help by recruiting and training foster families while also providing emotional support, professional guidance and crisis assistance.

The Child Placing Agency Training and Licensing Specialist recruits new foster families through networking and established community contacts as well as training new foster families.

The Program Director assures that contract requirements for Family Preservation Services are met through the leadership, supervision and training of staff, and represents the agency as one of the primary liaisons to DCF and participates in statewide or regional stakeholder meetings, policy, program improvement or advisory groups. Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home services and case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth.

The Child Placing Agency Specialist provides on-going support services to foster families which includes assisting with children placed within the home. Under supervision of the Child Placing Agency Supervisor and while working closely with other assigned staff, Child Placing Agency Specialists will provide intake services and assist with placement recommendations and/or service planning. The Child Placing Agency Specialist will also help by recruiting and training foster families while also providing emotional support, professional guidance and crisis assistance.

The Child Placing Agency Placement Specialist accepts referral information from contractors regarding potential placements then coordinates the placements through networking and established community contacts.

The SUD Counselor provides approved treatment services to clients and their families and consultation/training to program staff.

DCCCA has been a licensed Child Placing Agency in the state of Kansas since 2001. CPA staff work with foster parents to assist in providing the best possible services for children and families. We believe in every child's right to a stable placement with trained foster parents who are dedicated to his or her emotional and physical well-being, their educational opportunity, and permanency with the birth or adoptive family.

DCCCA, Inc. provides a full continuum of alcohol and drug treatment designed to help individuals struggling with substance use. Peer Support Specialists, specially trained adults with lived experience and role models for recovery, are being sought to support and expand a Douglas County initiative. The initiative is designed to help people access social detox services in Northeast Kansas and take the first steps toward recovery. Peer Support Specialists are available during scheduled shifts to interact with patients in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Full and Part time opportunities are available. Shifts will require evening and weekend hours.

DCCCA-Pratt offers outpatient treatment for adolescents and adults in Pratt County and surrounding communities. Treatment interventions include: individual and group counseling, assessments, family sessions, court-ordered alcohol & drug evaluations, and an eight hour Alcohol Drug Information School.