Parent Support Specialist

DCCCA - 3.9

Wichita, KS Job Details 15 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Essential Functions Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families served Provides 24 hour, 7 days a week crisis on-call support to assigned families Meets with assigned families to provide additional support to maintain the stability of children in the home Provides 60 hours of service delivery per month or as determined by program needs Assists parents in accessing resources throughout the community to meet child needs Requires regular communication with program staff Understands and follows program regulations when applicable Monitors and responds timely and appropriately to emails and phone calls Documents confidential information and accurately uploads into the electronic health record system Submits incident reports when appropriate Maintains good working relationships and facilitates communication with families and staff Provides parent training and support groups identified to assist in the stabilization of children Requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality Delivers culturally competent, strengths-based services to children and families Education, Experience, and Licensure Requires a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) Requires at least two years of child welfare and/or family services experience Requires previous experience parenting a child with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), or co-occurring mental health diagnosis Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position. EOE