Family Preservation Services (FPS) Family Support Worker - Wichita

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 Meets 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 Meets 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 Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program. DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account