Foster Care Program Support Specialist

Saint Francis Ministries; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries in Junction City, KS, is seeking a Program Assistant for Foster Care Homes to handle clerical tasks and support data management. You will greet visitors and staff, process mail, assemble packets, and ensure confidentiality of child and family information.

Responsibilities include updating data in the SFM system, supporting safety oversight, and assisting in meetings. A high school diploma is required, with preferred clerical/data experience and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer experience with clerical duties and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service when greeting individuals either by phone or in person.
• Provides technical assistance with distributing and sorting mail, assembling packets, and sending and receiving of information.
• Gathers, reviews, and maintains information for files and assures compliance standards are met.
• Ensures family data is updated in SFM data management system.
• Assists with keeping children/youth and family information up to date in the data management system.
• Oversee credit card purchases and reconciles statements for approval.
• Assists with safety of the environment oversight and participates in regular meetings with Facilities Management.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness for the physical office environment and seeks approval for projects when necessary.
• Participates and may be asked to take notes during team meetings.
• May provide relief to other offices when there are vacancies or individuals out on leave.
• Compiles training data for reports, distributes to appropriate team members.
• Completes billing invoices related to adoptive home assessments to submit to DCF for payment.
• Manages foster parent contact lists.
• Assures confidentiality of all data and information regarding children/youth and families.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.

Job description

Saint Francis Ministries in Junction City, KS, is seeking a Program Assistant for Foster Care Homes to handle clerical tasks and support data management. You will greet visitors and staff, process mail, assemble packets, and ensure confidentiality of child and family information.

Responsibilities include updating data in the SFM system, supporting safety oversight, and assisting in meetings. A high school diploma is required, with preferred clerical/data experience and reliable transportation.