Family Support Worker Kansas City

DCCCA Day Reporting Ctr; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Kansas City is seeking a dedicated individual to provide support and resources to families during the referral process. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience in behavioral health or family services. Responsibilities include in-home monitoring, facilitating family meetings, and documentation of case activities. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass various background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, reference checks and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and support to children and families during referral.
• Deliver culturally competent, evidence-based services.
• Facilitate family meetings and develop case plans.
• Monitor case plan goals and children's safety.
• Meets with family in the home weekly to monitor progress toward case-plan goals and assesses each child’s safety
• Remains current on 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

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Family services knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 evidence‑based practice models
• Meets DCF timelines to connect with the family within 24 hours of referral; facilitate initial family meeting within 48 hours; complete assessment‑based case plan within 20 days; 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 progress toward case‑plan goals and assesses each child’s safety
• Remains current on 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

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum two years of 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