Permanency Support Specialist - Help Families Thrive

The Family Initiative; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days of personal leave

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

TFI Family Services in Kansas is seeking a Permanency Support Worker to join the Permanency team. You’ll work with Case Managers to support children and families throughout their permanency journey, helping strengthen families and pursue reunification where possible.

Responsibilities include guiding families toward permanency goals, supervising visits, providing emotional support and crisis intervention, coordinating with schools and community agencies, and keeping case files audit-ready.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of 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, crisis intervention, and problem-solving assistance.
• Help families access community resources and understand the permanency process.
• Coordinate services with schools, community organizations, and other agencies.
• Transport children and assist with placement support services.
• Maintain documentation and ensure case files are audit-ready.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TFI Family Services in Kansas is seeking a Permanency Support Worker to join the Permanency team. You’ll work with Case Managers to support children and families throughout their permanency journey, helping strengthen families and pursue reunification where possible.

Responsibilities include guiding families toward permanency goals, supervising visits, providing emotional support and crisis intervention, coordinating with schools and community agencies, and keeping case files audit-ready.