Family Support Worker Kansas City

DCCCA · Kansas city, United States

Full-Time Position

Pay begins at $19.85 per hour

Requires frequent evening and weekend hours

Position Overview:

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 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

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, information weekly

Requirements include:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Requires a minimum two years relevant experience in behavioral health or children/family services

Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, reference checks and drug screening

EOE