Job description

DCCCA Family Preservation Services Program

Job Title: Family Support Worker

Locations Available: Mission, KS

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Founded in 1974, DCCCA is a strong, stable, private non-profit that has grown to 240 employees in nine locations throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. DCCCA has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation since 2007. DCCCA provides a culture in which employees are invited to learn, grow, and lead. DCCCA is recruiting for Family Support Workers.

Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides intensive in-home case management services to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement or who will be at risk of out-of-home placement at birth. Family Support Workers serve an integral role in keeping Kansas families together. Successful candidates have a strong sense of ethics and place a high value on keeping families intact. We are looking for individuals that are intrinsically motivated, driven to support children and families, and quickly gain trust and rapport. If you would enjoy experiencing success and growth alongside families, please apply. You bring the compassion; we will bring the training and support.

Overview of the Family Support Worker:

• 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
• Meets DCF timelines: connects with the family within 24 hours of referral; facilitate initial family meeting within 48 hours of referral; completes assessment-based case plan within in 20 days of referral; case closure within 3-6 months of referral
• Provides support and resources to family in Nutrition, Hygiene, Household and Time Management, Home and Child Safety, Basic Parenting, Transportation, Problem Solving and Communication
• Meets with family in the home weekly to monitor family progress towards their case plan goals and assesses each child’s safety
• Remains current on the availability of community resources and assists all families in obtaining assistance
• Works closely with the Case Manager to provide services for the family and make decisions about child well-being
• Documents case activities regularly and timely

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Two years relevant experience in behavioral health or children and family services, required.
• Personal recovery experience, preferred.

Successful completion of pre-employment background screening, reference checks, fingerprinting clearance, and drug screening is required. Class C driver’s license with clear driving record, reliable personal transportation, and current automobile insurance, required. Approval by DCCCA’s auto insurance provider to drive vehicles on DCCCA business, required.

DCCCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employment employer and a tobacco-free and drug-free work place.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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