Permanency Support Advocate for Families

The Family Initiative; Cherryvale (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days personal leave

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Supportive team

Job summary

TFI Family Services is seeking a Permanency Support Worker in Kansas to collaborate with Case Managers and Permanency staff on the permanency journey for children and families. You will provide guidance, supervise visits, and help with access to community resources while coordinating with schools and agencies.

The role involves transporting children, maintaining complete case documentation, and participating in team trainings to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years prior work experience with children and families
• Ability to travel and transport children as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to children and families working toward permanency goals.
• Supervise family visitations and support healthy parent-child relationships.
• Provide emotional support, role modeling, crisis intervention, and problem-solving assistance.
• Help families access community resources and understand the permanency process.
• Coordinate services with schools, community organizations, and other public and private agencies.
• Transport children and assist with placement support services.
• Maintain documentation and ensure case files are complete and audit-ready.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and collaborative team efforts to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Job description

TFI Family Services is seeking a Permanency Support Worker in Kansas to collaborate with Case Managers and Permanency staff on the permanency journey for children and families. You will provide guidance, supervise visits, and help with access to community resources while coordinating with schools and agencies.

The role involves transporting children, maintaining complete case documentation, and participating in team trainings to improve outcomes.