After Hours Family Support Worker - Part Time

sfmexternalcareers; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries seeks a 2nd Shift Family Support Worker to deliver in-home crisis management services, parenting and life skills, and child development support to families pursuing permanency. The role emphasizes de-escalation, safety planning, collaboration with community partners, and meticulous documentation to ensure timely case progress and compliance.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, 21+ years of age, and successful completion of background and safety checks,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience with children and families or a college degree in human services.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass drug screen, MVR, KBI, Central Registry, and FBI fingerprint checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct in-home crisis management services and supports parenting and life skills.
• Teaches, models, and demonstrates safe behaviors and child development techniques.
• Develops short term safety plans and coordinates with community partners during crises.
• Maintains thorough documentation and completes Saint Francis Ministries forms on schedule.
• Transports and supervises children and families as needed and ensures client rights are protected.
• Reports incidents to appropriate channels within required timelines.
• Provides clerical support to case teams and assists with file handling as requested.

Skills

Crisis management

De-escalation

Parenting skills

Life skills

Behavior management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The 2nd Shift Family Support Worker provides direct crisis management services including, but not limited to, in-home, parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management, to assist children and families in reaching permanency.

• Provides direct in-home services including, but not limited to, crisis management, de-escalation, parenting skills, and behavior management.
• Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration.
• Develops short term safety plans to resolve crisis situations.
• Works with community partners to access supports for children and families during a time of crisis.
• Frequent communication/coordination with on call screener during crisis situations.
• Supervises and transports children and families, as needed.
• Documents information and completes all necessary Saint Francis Ministries forms according to timelines.
• Supports resource families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.
• Monitors and supervises family interactions.
• Provides clerical support to case teams as needed.
• Assists with filing or closing out files as need or requested by Supervisor.
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• 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.