Support Worker

2INgage; Cherryvale (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days personal leave in first year

25 days personal leave after year one

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

TFI Family Services in Kansas is seeking a Permanency Support Worker who collaborates with Case Managers and Permanency Staff to support children and families on their permanency journey. You’ll help strengthen families, support reunification efforts, and ensure children receive the care and support they deserve.

You will provide guidance toward permanency goals, supervise visits, offer emotional support, coordinate with schools and agencies, transport children, and maintain audit-ready case

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support children and families throughout their permanency journey alongside Case Managers and Permanency Staff.
• Strengthen families, support reunification efforts, and ensure children receive appropriate care.
• Provide guidance to families working toward permanency goals and supervise visits.
• Offer emotional support, crisis intervention, and problem-solving assistance.
• 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 training to improve outcomes.

Skills

Willingness to travel

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!

Job Type: Full-time

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.

• 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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