Adoption Family Support Specialist

sfmexternalcareers; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a Family Support Worker for Adoption to provide in-home support to children and families, including parenting skills, life skills and behavior management to help children reach permanency.

You will participate in case conferences, coordinate services, assist with court proceedings, transport when needed, document progress, and support kinship and foster placements. Requires strong collaboration and adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Provides direct in-home services including parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management.
• Requires ability to participate in court proceedings and follow court protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct in-home services including parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management.
• Participates in case conferences, family meetings, client assessments, and in the team decision making process.
• Assists families to establish a support network with family, kinship, and community.
• Refers clients to community services and assists in arranging appointments as needed.
• Assists in gathering information for initial and ongoing assessments.
• Provides intervention for children and families in crisis situations.
• Completes and maintains written documentation in case records accurately and timely.
• Supports kinship and foster families to maintain placements toward permanency.

Skills

In-home services

Child development

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a Family Support Worker for Adoption to provide in-home support to children and families, including parenting skills, life skills and behavior management to help children reach permanency.

You will participate in case conferences, coordinate services, assist with court proceedings, transport when needed, document progress, and support kinship and foster placements. Requires strong collaboration and adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.