2nd-Shift In-Home Family Support Specialist

sfmexternalcareers; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a 2nd Shift Family Support Worker to provide direct crisis management services in-home, focusing on parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management to help children and families reach permanency. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, teaching, role modeling, safety planning, and coordination with community partners.

Candidates must meet minimum education and licensing checks, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience working with children and families, or a college degree in human services.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.
• FBI Fingerprint check.
• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
• Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct in-home crisis management, de-escalation, parenting skills, and behavior management.
• Supports case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration.
• Develops short term safety plans to resolve crisis situations.
• Collaborates with community partners to access supports for children and families during crises.
• Communicates with on-call screener during crisis situations.
• Supervises and transports children and families as needed.
• Documents information and completes required Saint Francis Ministries forms on time.
• Supports resource families to maintain placements toward permanency.

Skills

Crisis management

In-home services

Behavior management

De-escalation

Documentation

Communication

transportation coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years experience with children and families or college degree in human services

Job description

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a 2nd Shift Family Support Worker to provide direct crisis management services in-home, focusing on parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management to help children and families reach permanency. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, teaching, role modeling, safety planning, and coordination with community partners.

Candidates must meet minimum education and licensing checks, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs while maintaining