Family Development Specialist

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

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.
• HOLIDAYS
  - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• 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…