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St. Francis Ministries
Family Support WorkerAdoption
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$42,056 / year median in Kansas
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description Provides direct in-home services including, but not limited to, parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management Participates in on-call as schduled. Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration Participates in case conferences, family meetings, client assessments, and in the team decision making process Assists families to establish a support network with family, kinship and community Refers clients to community services and assists in arranging appointments as needed Assists in gathering information for initial and on-going assessments Provides intervention for children and families in crisis situations Ability to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attire Participates in court proceedings, including testifying, and makes sure court orders are followed Completes and maintains written documentation in child/family's case record accurately and within established timeframes Supports kinship and foster families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency Participates in team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families progress; critical trends, barriers and solutions to achieving outcomes, and relationships wtih other agencies/communities Works collaboratively with Permanency Specialist assigned Supervises and transports children and families as needed