What are the responsibilities and job description for the FPS Family Support Worker- Wichita position at DCCCA?
Full-Time
Essential Functions
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
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- A minimum two years relevant experience in behavioral health or children/family services
- Personal experience with addictions treatment or child welfare preferred
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
- Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families
- 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