Parent Support Worker

Prairie View, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

HSA with Employer Contributions

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with Employer Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Prairie View, Inc. is hiring a compassionate Parent Support Specialist to assist children with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families through community-based services.

You will coordinate care, provide wraparound support, and help families navigate the SED Waiver Program. Join a mission-driven team that emphasizes collaboration with therapists, schools, and care partners, conducts home and community visits, and documents services while meeting weekly billable targets and pursuing

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children; emotionally disturbed families preferred.
• Strong communication, listening, and documentation skills.
• Ability to recognize non‑verbal behavior and emotional cues.
• Comfortable working with families in home, school, and community settings.
• Must pass Kansas background checks (KBI, DCF, Central Registry).
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide parent support and wraparound services to children with SED and their families.
• Coach families to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional and behavioral needs.
• Assist families in navigating services, resources, and the SED Waiver Program.
• Support crisis intervention in collaboration with case managers and care teams.
• Facilitate parent support groups in Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties.
• Assess family strengths, needs, and appropriate service levels.
• Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, schools, and external providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical and administrative documentation.
• Meet weekly billable service expectations (24 hours/week).
• Transport clients as needed (valid license and insurance required).

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Documentation skills

Non-verbal cues recognition

Basic computer/word-processing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Kansas Case Manager Certification

Kansas Driver's License

Relias Learning

Job description

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Prairie View is seeking a compassionate, dependable Parent Support Specialistto support children and adolescents with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families. This role focuses on strengthening families, coordinating care, and building long-term stability through community-based services.

If you’re passionate about mental health, family advocacy, and hands‑on support — this is meaningful work with real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Provide parent support and wraparound services to children with SED and their families

Coach families to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional and behavioral needs

Assist families in navigating services, resources, and the SED Waiver Program

Support crisis intervention in collaboration with case managers and care teams

Facilitate parent support groups in Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties

Assess family strengths, needs, and appropriate service levels

Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, schools, and external providers

Maintain accurate, timely clinical and administrative documentation

Meet weekly billable service expectations (24 hours/week)

Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development

Transport clients as needed (valid license and insurance required)

Qualifications

Age 21 or older

High school diploma required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred

At least 2 years of experience working with children
Experience with emotionally disturbed children and families strongly preferred

Strong communication, listening, and documentation skills

Ability to recognize non‑verbal behavior and emotional cues

Comfortable working with families in home, school, and community settings

Ability to maintain Kansas Case Manager Certification and required CEUs

Valid Kansas driver’s license and reliable transportation

Basic computer and word‑processing skills

Must pass KBI, DCF, and Central Registry background checks

Professional Development & Training

Required Kansas State trainings (Case Management, Parent Support, Wraparound Facilitation)

Ongoing continuing education and in‑service training

Access to Relias Learning for skill‑building in mental health and treatment methods

Annual professional development planning with your supervisor

Why You’ll Love Working at Prairie View

We take care of those who take care of others. Full‑time team members enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

HSA with Employer Contributions

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Generous PTO Accrual

This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who Is:

Empathetic but emotionally grounded

Organized and dependable

Comfortable working with high‑need families

Passionate about child mental health and advocacy

Able to balance compassion with structure and boundaries