Parent Support and Prevention Specialist

Fosteradopt; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FosterAdopt Connect in Wichita, KS is seeking a dedicated Parent Support and Prevention Specialist to empower families through education, advocacy, and resource connections. This role focuses on strengthening family resilience and ensuring child safety by linking parents to community services and tailored supports.

The position emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams, strong written communication, and willingness to travel across surrounding counties to reach families in need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work (preferred) or in related human services field.
• Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively for a variety of audiences.
• Travel required within surrounding counties with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Support families in challenging moments through education, advocacy, and resource connection.
• Empower parents with tools and knowledge to promote child well-being.
• Connect families with community resources and tailor support to individual needs.
• Contribute to prevention of family crises and help children stay safely with their families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related

Job description

PARENT SUPPORT AND PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Job Category:Family Programs

Job Status:Full-time

Reports to:PreventProgramManager

Make Your Work Matter Every Day

Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job?

What if you could come to work knowing that your time, energy, and compassion are helping children stay safely with their families and giving parents the support they need to thrive?

At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities for everyone.

We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible.

If you're looking for a career where you can see the difference you make in the lives of families every day, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?

• Make a direct and lasting impact on children and families.
• Be part of a passionate team committed to preventing family crises before they happen.
• Work for an innovative organization that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Help families build stability, confidence, and hope.
• Join a mission that changes lives—one child, one parent, and one family at a time.

Parent Support and Prevention Specialist

As a Parent Support and Prevention Specialist, you'll be a trusted partner for families during some of their most challenging moments. Through supportive services, parenting education, advocacy, and resource connection, you'll help strengthen families, promote child well-being, and prevent children from entering formal foster care whenever safely possible.

In this role, you will empower parents with tools, knowledge, and support while connecting them to community resources tailored to their unique needs. Every conversation, every resource, and every relationship you build has the potential to create lasting positive change for a family.

This isn't just a position—it's an opportunity to help families succeed, keep children safe, and create stronger futures for generations to come.

Qualifications& Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work (preferred) or in related human services field. Experience preferred.
• Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively for a variety of audiences.
• Travel required within surrounding counties with or without accommodation.

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers andvendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members

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