Family Support Worker- Wichita

DCCCA Day Reporting Ctr; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCCA Day Reporting Ctr is seeking a full-time case aide to support children and families during the referral period. You will work closely with the case manager, deliver strengths-based, culturally competent services, and ensure timely contact and assessments in line with program procedures.

You will meet families in the home, coordinate resources, document activity, and attend conferences or court when required to support timely service delivery. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is 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.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain insurance.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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.
• Engages and works in partnership with the case manager and families to complete assessments.
• Meets with family in the home weekly to monitor progress and assess child safety.
• Acts as a liaison with schools to obtain child records, attend conferences, and track attendance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requires frequent evening and weekend hours

Full-Time

Essential Functions

• 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 the evidence- based practice models
• Decisions are made on guidelines provided by the supervisor, family preservation standard procedures and policies, evidence- based practice model and DCCCA organizational policies
• Meets DCF timelines to connect with the family within 24 hours of referral; facilitate initial family meeting within 48 hours of referral; complete assessment-based case plan within in 20 days of referral; case closure within 3- 6 months of referral
• Engages and works in partnership with case manager and families to complete assessments
• Meets with family in the home weekly to monitor family progress towards their case plan goals and assesses each child's safety
• Assesses each child's safety with every family contact and reports all suspected child abuse / neglect
• Provides support and resources to family in Nutrition, Hygiene, Household and Time Management, Home and Child Safety, Basic Parenting, Transportation, Problem Solving and Communication
• Works closely with the Case Manager to provide services for the family and make decisions about child well-being
• Remains current on the availability of community resources and assists all families in obtaining assistance
• Acts as a liaison with schools to obtain child records, attend conferences, track attendance and support achievement
• Acts as a liaison with Behavioral Health and Child Placement Agency to support treatment and respite plans
• Provides transportation as necessary to meet established program achievement and fidelity goals
• Collects drug screens as necessary
• Documents case activities, information weekly
• Appears and testifies in court as required
• Responds promptly to family crisis situations, documents incidents and is available 24/7 to clients
• Promotes and practices teamwork in all activities
• Fosters and maintains professional relationships with families, community partners and peers
• Participates in professional development that is relevant
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• A 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 a wide range of 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 a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required forthis position

EOE