Family Support Worker

Essential Functions

• Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period
• Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach to children and families consistent with the evidence-based practice models
• Decisions are made on guidelines provided by the supervisor, family preservation standard procedures and policies, evidence-based practice model and DCCCA organizational policies
• Mets DCF timelines to connect with the family within 24 hours of referral; facilitate initial family meeting within 48 hours of referral; complete assessment-based case plan within in 20 days of referral; case closure within 3- 6 months of referral
• Engages and works in partnership with case manager and families to complete assessments
• Mets with family in the home weekly to monitor family progress towards their case plan goals and assesses each child's safety
• Assesses each child's safety with every family contact and reports all suspected child abuse / neglect
• Provides support and resources to family in Nutrition, Hygiene, Household and Time Management, Home and Child Safety, Basic Parenting, Transportation, Problem Solving and Communication
• Works closely with the Case Manager to provide services for the family and make decisions about child well-being
• Remains current on the availability of community resources and assists all families in obtaining assistance
• Acts as a liaison with schools to obtain child records, attend conferences, track attendance and support achievement
• Acts as a liaison with Behavioral Health and Child Placement Agency to support treatment and respite plans
• Provides transportation as necessary to meet established program achievement and fidelity goals
• Collects drug screens as necessary
• Documents case activities, information weekly
• Appears and testifies in court as required
• Responds promptly to family crisis situations, documents incidents and is available 24/7 to clients
• Promotes and practices teamwork in all activities
• Fosters and maintains professional relationships with families, community partners and peers
• Participates in professional development that is relevant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Kansas driver’s license
• Current CPR certification
• Current First Aid certification
• Current Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Certification
• Current Child Protective Services Training
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred