Family Support Specialist — Evenings & Weekends

DCCCA Day Reporting Ctr; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCCA Day Reporting Center seeks a dedicated professional to support children's safety and family stability in the referral process. You will work with families and case managers to complete assessments, coordinate services, and monitor progress against goals.

This role requires strong communication, adaptability, and a commitment to advocacy for foster and adoptive families. Some evenings/weekends and travel to multiple locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years relevant experience in behavioral health or children/family services.
• Personal experience with addictions treatment or child welfare preferred.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of diverse cultures, people and organizations.
• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license, in-force automobile liability insurance, and maintain MVR as defined by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety, stability and well-being of children and families during referral period.
• Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach.
• Meets timelines for connections, meetings, and case plans.
• Engages with families and case managers to complete assessments.
• Schedules in-home visits and monitors family progress toward goals.
• Notifies authorities of suspected child abuse/neglect and reports incidents.
• Provides transportation to meet program goals and collects drug screens.
• Documents case activities and testifies in court as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural competence

Flexibility/adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DCCCA Day Reporting Center seeks a dedicated professional to support children's safety and family stability in the referral process. You will work with families and case managers to complete assessments, coordinate services, and monitor progress against goals.

This role requires strong communication, adaptability, and a commitment to advocacy for foster and adoptive families. Some evenings/weekends and travel to multiple locations may be required.