About this opportunity
DCCCA lists this Family Support Worker Kansas City opportunity in mission, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Family Support Worker Kansas City
Pay begins at $19.85 per hour
Requires frequent evening and weekend hours
Full-Time
Position Overview:
- 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
- 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
- Provides support and resources to family in Nutrition, Hygiene, Household and Time Management, Home and Child Safety, Basic Parenting, Transportation, Problem Solving and Communication
- Meets with family in the home weekly to monitor family progress towards their case plan goals and assesses each child's safety
- Remains current on the availability of community resources and assists all families in obtaining assistance
- Works closely with the Case Manager to provide services for the family and make decisions about child well-being
- Documents case activities, information weekly
Requirements include:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Requires a minimum two years relevant experience in behavioral health or children/family services;
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, reference checks and drug screening
EOE
Who can apply
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