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Parent Support and Prevention Specialist FosterAdopt Connect - 3.3 Wichita, KS Job Details Full-time $47,000 - $49,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Parenting support and skills training Parent and caregiver training as behavioral support Case documentation in social services Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role Confidential information handling Bachelor's degree in social work Professional ethics Client rapport building Parent collaboration Trauma-sensitive environment Client file management Care documentation Mid-level Client database systems Care planning in social services Bachelor's degree Care plan development Welfare benefit application assistance Working with families Human Services Social Work Documentation Handling Training Cross-functional collaboration Working with individuals from underserved communities Referral coordination Bachelor's degree in human services Communication skills Financial assistance program guidance Community resource coordination Full Job Description
PARENT SUPPORT AND PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Job Category:
Family Programs Job Status:
Full-time Reports to: Prevention Program Manager Job Summary:
The Parent Support and Prevention Specialist works directly with families to provide supportive services, resources, and parenting education designed to strengthen family stability and prevent children from entering formal foster care. This role focuses on empowering parents, promoting child well-being, and connecting families to community-based services tailored to their individual needs. Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Receive and manage caregiver referrals from leadership, delivering timely assistance to support effective care for children within program guidelines. Prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining frequent, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions. Ensure the specific reporting and procedural requirements of the program are used consistently and accurately and maintain up-to-date documentation in the client database system. Provide caregivers with information, referrals, community resources to improve caregiver access to family resources (i.e. basic need items, money to pay for bills, tutoring resources, recreational activities, scholarships, etc.) in a timely manner while implementing trauma informed care practices. Guide caregivers in identifying, applying for, and securing eligible benefits, ensuring timely connection to appropriate resources. Consistently and proactively communicate and meet with clients per program guidelines. Schedule weekly in-home visits, complete caregiver assessments, and deliver parenting curriculum modules while ensuring compliance with program guidelines. Create a plan, in partnership, with caregivers to meet identified needs. Enhance caregivers' social support systems (i.e. professional agencies, support groups, parent groups, professional helpers, extended family, etc.). Submit month-end client progress reports to supervisor by the third business day of the new month. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and community partners to create strong partnerships to enable a continual flow of regularly received referrals. Participate in outreach efforts as assigned. Attend community meetings as needed. Participate in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as required by the Program Manager. Actively contribute both independently and as part of a team; participate in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues across departments. Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions. Qualifications & Preferred Skills Bachelor's Degree in social work (preferred) or in related human services field. Experience preferred. Experience working with marginalized communities with an understanding of the barriers that impact underserved communities. Quickly establish rapport and build trust. Adaptable and proactive self-starter who effectively multitasks while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization to meet all objectives and deadlines. Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills by adjusting communication approaches to effectively engage clients, families, and colleagues. Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively for a variety of audiences. Follow confidentiality guidelines and appropriate handling of sensitive information. Model ethical and professional behaviors at all times. Maintain flexibility in work schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends as needed. Travel required within surrounding counties with or without accommodation. Compensation & Benefits Compensation commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including:
Highly-competitive health plan. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution. Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee. Voluntary life and short-term disability options available. 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match. Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options. Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off and holidays. FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members. Employee Name Printed:
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