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We are seeking a Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project to join our team.

Starting Salary: $65,000 (Salary)

Contingent Upon Funding- External Research Project. Employment is contingent upon its continued grant support.

We are seeking a Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project to join our team. The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare (KUSSW) and its partner, Cornerstones of Care, will develop and deliver the project, Family Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement - Fatherhood (Kansas FORGE Fatherhood). Kansas FORGE Fatherhood will serve fathers and father-figures raising a child by improving outcomes in healthy relationships, parenting practices, economic stability, and receive support in accessing community resources to long-term success.

The Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project works under the direction of the Director of Client Support Services and is responsible for the supervision of FORGE Fatherhood Facilitators, Case Managers, and service compliance with the FORGE Fatherhood Grant in collaboration with the University of Kansas

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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• Work in collaboration with the Project Director, Project Supervisor, Data Manager, Evaluation Team, and Financial Manager to oversee implementation of the FORGE Fatherhood Grant.
  

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• Maintain substantial knowledge and experience in serving families through community collaboration efforts to successfully implement Kansas FORGE Fatherhood.
  
• Act as the primary liaison for current and prospective community partners, fostering strong, sustainable collaborative relationships.
  
• Lead program recruitment efforts in collaboration with established community partners and identify new community stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment process aligned with partners' existing procedures.
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of management experience and the following:

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• Bachelor's degree in social work or other human service-related field.
  

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• Master's degree in social work or other human service-related field and 2-5 years of work experience in child and family services. Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to practice in Kansas (LBSW, LMSW, LSCSW, Professional Counselor, LMFT, and/or Alcohol and Drug Counselor) preferred.
  

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• A valid driver's license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
  

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

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• Youth & Family Support - We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
  
• Foster Care & Adoption - We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
  
• Education & Community Trainings - We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students' behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.
  

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

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• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a 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.
  

OUR BENEFITS:

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

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• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
  
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  
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  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
    
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
    
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
    
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
    
  
  
  
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
• Tuition reimbursement program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  
• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.
  

Questions?

Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: Fax:

Like us on Facebook at: cornerstonescareers

Employment Conditions:

Contingent Upon Funding - External Research Project. The project is supported by grant number 90ZJ0128 from the Children's Bureau within the Administration of Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Employment is contingent upon its continued grant support[1][PN1] .

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

[1] The production of this job posting was supported by Grant Number 90ZJ0128-1 from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the University of Kansas and do not necessarily represent the official view of ACF.

• Greet guests warmly and communicate in a friendly, courteous manner to create a welcoming atmosphere
• Receive and accurately process food and beverage orders using the computerized guest check system
• Retrieve prepared orders from the kitchen and deliver them promptly to guests
• Safely carry and balance trays and push carts containing food and beverages (approximately 20 to 30 pounds) throughout the kitchen and dining areas
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all dining room areas, including tables, chairs, and service stations
• Present checks to guests, process payments, and deliver payment to the cashier or process transactions as directed
• Respond promptly to guest requests and address any concerns or special needs during their dining experience
  
  

• Six (6) months of food and beverage service experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand and walk for majority of shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry trays weighing approximately 20-30 pounds. Must be able to communicate in English.
• Utilize computer system for placing food and beverage orders and processing payments.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.
  
  

• Greet guests in a warm, courteous manner and communicate attentively throughout their dining experience
• Process food and beverage orders accurately using the computerized guest check system
• Retrieve prepared orders from the kitchen and deliver them promptly to guests
• Transport and balance trays and push carts containing food and beverages (approximately 20 to 30 pounds) safely through kitchen and dining areas
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organization throughout all dining room areas
• Present guest checks, process payments, and manage transactions with accuracy and professionalism
  
  

• Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Capability to safely lift, carry, and balance trays and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Demonstrated proficiency with computerized point-of-sale and order management systems
• Exceptional customer service skills with a commitment to guest satisfaction
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
  
  

• Minimum six (6) months of professional food and beverage service experience
  
  

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• Conducts Workshops and contributes towards process solutioning
  
• Collaborates with cross functional teams comprising of business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Architects, Developers and System Integrators (SIs) (vendor consultants) on current processes and proposing solutions to enhance current systems for projects and products
  
• Identifies, recommends, and implements complex configuration solutions and implements full cycle configuration to meet business needs
  
• Creates and updates associated documentation including BPDs, Process Flows, Key decision documents (KDDs), configuration design documents(CDD), Functional Design Specs (FDS), and WRICEF objects.
  
• Translates functional specifications into application design documents, coordinates with the development team, tests new functionality or Enhancements, prepares test plans and test scripts, and performs unit tests and integration tests
  
• Propose and recommend SAP standardized best practices and solutions as per clean core guidelines.
  
• Participates in the project delivery during testing cycles and leads the root cause analysis and correction of issues
  
• Works with the usage of the SAP Solution Manager, Signavio
  
• Handles and leads the development of objects independently in collaboration with the team
  
• Works with the SAP project systems
  
• Understands the SAP Activate methodology and Agile (SAFe) development methods
  
• Contributes to the overall project management plan using SAP activate methodology
  
• Works with SAP S/4 Hana and FIORI
  

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• 12+ years of experience with SAP PP consulting
  
• 4+ years of experience in S/4HANA Production Planning
  
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA PP, QM
  
• Experience with 2 E2E full life cycle implementation in SAP S/4 HANA
  
• Experience with SAP Production Planning in a large and complex business environment
  
• Experience working with Interfaces
  
• Experience with SAP module specifics including user exits, batch jobs and standard SAP reports
  

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• Experience with SAP Production planning including material master, MRP Types and lot sizing procedures, back flush, range of coverage, scrap and FIORI applications, MRP areas, MRP views, forecasting, planning strategies, demand management, BOMS, item categories, center-control keys, capacity levelling and evaluations, routing and advanced routing, strategy groups, usage of stock requirements, S&OP, Flexible planning, and SAP PP configurations
  
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
  
• Experience with special planning procedures
  
• Experience with discrete and repetitive manufacturing
  
• Experience with central function activities ECM/OCM/Batch
  
• Experience in cross functional integration with sales(SAP SD), procurement(SAP MM),warehouse (SAP EWM), costing(SAP FICO), quality(SAP QM)
  
• Experience with WBS
  
• Experience with S4 Hana PPDS, DDMRP,
  
• Experience with SAP Quality Management
  
• Experience with IBP or other planning tool is a plus.
  
• SAP certifications in SAP S/4 PP, QM, MM is a plus
  
• Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
  

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Kansas City (Onsite)

Requirements and skills

• Certification as a Scrum Master (e.g., Certified Scrum Master® (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is required.

• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Kanban, Lean, or XP, is beneficial.

• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and certification is a Plus.

• Experience in a scrum master role

• Familiarity with software development

• Solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.

• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.

• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams, fostering self-organization and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of Agile metrics, tools, and techniques for tracking and reporting project progress.

• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., MS DevOps, Jira, Trello) and proficiency in using them for backlog management and sprint tracking.

• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)

• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)

• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills

• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability

• Outstanding organizational skills

OPEN TO FTC (1 YEAR) OR PERMANENT ROLES. We are seeking a Consulting Lead with experience in strategy, transformation or advisory consulting (for example from a Big4 or strategy consulting background) to help design and deliver complex programmes, operating models and strategic initiatives for our clients.

The role focuses on providing practical consulting support to organisations tackling complex strategic, operational and innovation challenges. This includes helping organisations define strategy, design effective operating models, deliver transformation programmes and strengthen governance and delivery structures.

A key part of the role will involve working at the intersection of innovation and policy, helping organisations understand and harness emerging and frontier technologies such as AI, cyber, quantum, biotechnology and advanced digital capabilities.

The successful candidate will be able to structure complex problems, analyse evidence and develop clear, practical recommendations for senior stakeholders. The role involves working across multiple engagements, supporting strategy development, programme design, business case development, organisational change and delivery oversight.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across industry, government and academia to shape programmes, improve delivery approaches and support the successful implementation of complex initiatives, particularly those focused on innovation ecosystems and the adoption of frontier technologies.

More broadly, the Consulting Lead will contribute to Plexal’s wider consulting and innovation activity, helping translate emerging technology opportunities into well-structured programmes, initiatives and investment propositions.

Plexal is a rapidly growing organisation and we are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, engaging with cutting-edge technology sectors and solving complex strategic problems.

• Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic advice on complex programmes, organisational challenges and transformation initiatives.
• Problem Structuring: Analyse complex issues and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Business Cases: Develop business cases and investment propositions to support strategic and programme decisions.
• Operating Models: Design and implement operating models, including governance, roles and delivery structures.
• Transformation Delivery: Support the planning and delivery of transformation programmes and major initiatives.
• Programme Governance & Assurance: Establish or strengthen programme governance, PMO structures and delivery assurance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with senior stakeholders across government, industry and academia to shape programmes and delivery approaches.
• Consulting Delivery: Lead work streams, produce high-quality consulting outputs and support the development of new opportunities.

• Consulting Experience: Experience working in consulting, advisory or complex programme environments (e.g. strategy consulting, Big4 or public sector advisory).
• Strategy & Transformation: Experience supporting strategy development, transformation programmes or complex organisational change.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Ability to structure complex problems, analyse information and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Programme Delivery: Experience supporting or delivering large programmes or transformation initiatives, including PMO or programme governance.
• Business Cases: Experience developing business cases or investment propositions to support strategic decisions.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across organisations.
• Communication & Delivery: Strong written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple work streams in fast-paced environments.

Experience working within or supporting organisations operating in one or more of the following areas:

• Emerging Technology & Innovation: Experience working within innovation ecosystems or technology-driven environments, particularly across emerging or frontier technologies such as AI, cyber, quantum, biotechnology or advanced digital capabilities.
• Public Safety: Public safety or emergency services organisations.
• Policing: Policing or law enforcement environments.
• Home Affairs: Home affairs, homeland security or border-related organisations.
• Defence: Defence or national security environments.

• Higher Education degree, or equivalent knowledge gained via work experience.

• Interest in innovation, technology and emerging sectors (e.g. AI, cyber, quantum, biotechnology, IoT)
• Comfortable working in a collaborative consulting environment with changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work through ambiguity
• Resilient and able to remain focused while managing complex programmes and challenges
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working across teams and stakeholders
• This role may require some national travel for delivery of projects and travel to all Plexal sites.
• Due to the nature of this position, our work, and our client engagements, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance and ideally already hold this clearance. To qualify for SC clearance, you must be a British Citizen or have resided in the UK for the last 5 years with no extensive periods outside of the UK. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see us?

  Plexal’s Values:

  Mission: We inherit the mission of UK government and deliver it in an agile and creative fashion.
  Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together.
  Equality: We strengthen ourselves as a team by embracing the different.
  Care: People are at the heart of what we do; we care about our customers, members and colleagues.

  As a start-up, we thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment dedicated to empowering innovators. We embrace individuals who leverage technology and creativity to tackle our greatest challenges head-on. We strongly advocate for maintaining a harmonious work-life balance, our goal is to ensure every member of our team can authentically be themselves and live their best lives. We firmly believe that innovation and creativity flourish when we cultivate a diverse workforce, comprising highly skilled individuals with a wide range of perspectives to contribute.

  In return we will offer you:

  • Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 depending on skills and experience
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • A generous pension scheme (with a company contribution of up to 10%)
  • Private healthcare, life assurance and critical illness cover
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Volunteering day

  Plexal is an equal opportunities employer and we actively encourage applicants from individuals from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Committed employer and are willing to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

  
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Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.