Family Support Worker- Wichita

Job Title

Pay begins at $19.85 per hour

Requires frequent evening and weekend hours

Full-Time

- Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period

- Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach to children and families consistent with the evidence-based practice models

- Decisions are made on guidelines provided by the supervisor, family preservation standard procedures and policies, evidence-based practice model and DCCCA organizational policies

- Meets DCF timelines to connect with the family within 24 hours of referral; facilitate initial family meeting within 48 hours of referral; complete assessment-based case plan within in 20 days of referral; case closure within 3-6 months of referral

- Engages and works in partnership with case manager and families to complete assessments

- Meets with family in the home weekly to monitor family progress towards their case plan goals and assesses each child's safety

- Assesses each child's safety with every family contact and reports all suspected child abuse/neglect

- Provides support and resources to family in Nutrition, Hygiene, Household and Time Management, Home and Child Safety, Basic Parenting, Transportation, Problem Solving and Communication

- Works closely with the Case Manager to provide services for the family and make decisions about child well-being

- Remains current on the availability of community resources and assists all families in obtaining assistance

- Acts as a liaison with schools to obtain child records, attend conferences, track attendance and support achievement

- Acts as a liaison with Behavioral Health and Child Placement Agency to support treatment and respite plans

- Provides transportation as necessary to meet established program achievement and fidelity goals

- Collects drug screens as necessary

- Documents case activities, information weekly

- Appears and testifies in court as required

- Responds promptly to family crisis situations, documents incidents and is available 24/7 to clients

- Promotes and practices teamwork in all activities

- Fosters and maintains professional relationships with families, community partners and peers

- Participates in professional development that is relevant

- A high school diploma or equivalent is required

- A minimum two years relevant experience in behavioral health or children/family services

- Personal experience with addictions treatment or child welfare preferred

- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations

- Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families

- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position

EOE