Support Worker

The Family Initiative; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; 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 Chanute, KS is seeking a Permanency Support Worker to join our Permanency team. You will work with Case Managers to support children and families toward permanency goals, supervise visits, provide emotional support, and help coordinate services with schools and community agencies.

A high school diploma and two years of experience with children and families are required; travel and transporting children may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years previous 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.

Skills

Travel readiness

Experience with children and families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Average hourly rate is $16.63 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

Do you have a heart for helping children and families thrive? Are you passionate about helping children achieve safe, stable, and permanent family connections? If so, we want YOU on our Permanency team at TFI Family Services!

What You Need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 Years previous work experience with children and families
• Ability to travel and transport children as needed.

A Day in the Life

As a Permanency Support Worker, you'll work alongside Case Managers and Permanency staff to support children and families throughout their permanency journey. You'll help strengthen families, support reunification efforts, and ensure children receive the care and support they deserve. You will:

• 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 help 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.

Why Work With Us?

Here’s why you’ll love being part of TFI Family Services:

• Generous benefits, including:
  • 20 days of personal leave in your first year (25 days after year one).
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and longevity bonuses.
• A supportive and passionate team dedicated to strengthening families and changing lives.

Join our mission to strengthen families and create lasting impact.

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

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