Family Development Specialist

Job Title

This is professional work administering case management to include a range of client services (asset-building, work supports, and public benefits, and employment/education strategies) to eligible applicants. Work is directed and reviewed through establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment. The days and hours for this position:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Bargaining Unit:
Employees Council Posting may close at any time at any time

Develops recruitment plans and presentations to interest potential clients in the Individual Family Development program

Determines eligibility of applicants for services

Administers and analyzes assessment tools to eligible clients

Provides intensive case management services to ensure that the client's needs are identified and a service plan developed to achieve the desired outcomes

Counsels applicants to identify barriers to obtain self-sufficiency, and develop with them a plan to address the barriers

Works with applicants to identify resources that will address the individual family needs

Provides and/or coordinates life skills, asset-specific workshops for each family, either individually or in a group

Maintains records of contacts and services provided for each participating family

Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle

These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed

Considerable knowledge of interviewing, personal counseling and motivation/encouragement techniques

Considerable knowledge of community resources

Ability to gather facts and organize them into verbal and written reports

Ability to organize and teach asset-building, financial education and life-skills workshops

Ability to develop and coordinate classroom curriculum on various topics related to individual family development

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, representatives of other organizations, and the public

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license

Required:

Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in social work, counseling, public administration, or social science is required.

Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and access to dependable personal transportation for business use.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred:

One year of experience in social service or employment programs is preferred

Prior case management experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of case assessment, planning, and coordination is preferred.

CITY OF WICHITA FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION
- Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS
- There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE
- Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and…