Family Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity where you can improve the lives of children?

Crittenton Children’s Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to join our team. For more than 100 years we've cared for the emotional health of Kansas City's children and families. Today we offer one of the area's most comprehensive behavioral health care programs. And we are backed by the complete resources of Saint Luke's Health System.

• Full-time, Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday. Expected to work evenings
• Must be independent worker with willingness to be flexible with work hours based upon the needs of the families they serve.
• Utilization of evidence-based programing focusing on Attachment Self-Regulation and competency through classroom curriculum.
• Providing classroom educational trainings to biological parents as well as one on one parenting instruction and education.
• Distributing pre and post testing to all participants in Family Engagement Program.
• Presenting outcome information to program director.
• Provide monthly written progress notes on families assigned as well as comprehensive quarterly reports for court.
• Research of area community resources and connecting families based upon their need.
• Supervision of parent child visits as ordered by the court.
• Transportation of children to and from visitation.
• Weekly communication with case manager and resource provider regarding the progress of visits, concerns and any noted changes.

• We believe in work/life balance
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals

Applicable

Experience:

2 years

Full Time

Swing (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

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